Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Carson City, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Carson City, NV rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,848/month. Renters are paying $87 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Carson City is 2.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 66 total rentals offering a smaller but stable market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,120/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,598/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,503/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month. The studio median rent of $1,120/month shows the range across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 18.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide 8.7% rise. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents slipped 0.9%, showing varied trends within Carson City, NV's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Carson City

$1,847/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carson City is $1,847 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carson City

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carson City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carson City, NV

Average rent prices in Carson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carson City, NV

Rent prices in Carson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carson City is $1,435, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson City run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,120

8%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,300

8%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,597

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,503

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,503

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

65%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carson City, NV, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Carson City, NV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carson City and Carnelian Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carson City

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson City, NV is 38% lower than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.

Discover rentals in Carson City, NV

20 College Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,118

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
300 S Pratt Ave #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

300 S Pratt Ave #13, Carson City, NV 89701

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1841 E Long St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1515 N Carson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

$1,420

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Carson City, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Carson City rental market.

How much is rent in Carson City?

The average rent in Carson City is $1,847 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carson City?

Average rent prices in Carson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Carson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carson City is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Carson City, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carson City?

August offers the best rental deals in Carson City, with rents running about 11% lower than the peak pricing seen in May. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to save on their monthly housing costs.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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