Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carson City, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Carson City

$1,550/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carson City is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carson City

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carson City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,335, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson City run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

3%

71%

1 bedroom

$1,200

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,620

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,383

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,995

11%

72%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,383

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

72%

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$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson City, NV is 28% lower than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.

Discover rentals in Carson City, NV

20 West College Parkway - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,098

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

Apartment for rent

20 College Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,148

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

Apartment for rent

20 College Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

3 beds

2 baths

$1,320

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

Apartment for rent

1841 E Long St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carson City?

Average rent prices in Carson City have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Carson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carson City is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $62,000/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?

Carson City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across Nevada's state capital.

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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