Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Elko, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Elko

$1,525/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elko is $1,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elko

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elko 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Elko, NV, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Elko, NV

Average rent prices in Elko have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Elko, NV

Rent prices in Elko vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elko is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Elko run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,237

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,975

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,675

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elko, 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 Elko, NV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elko and Blackfoot by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elko

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elko, NV is 45% higher than the median rent in Blackfoot, ID.

Discover rentals in Elko, NV

550 South 12th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

550 South 12th Street

550 S 12th St, Elko, NV 89801

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Quail Run at Rivers Edge - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Quail Run at Rivers Edge

610 S 12th St, Elko, NV 89801

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,163–$1,341

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
604 Bullion Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elko

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Elko, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Elko rental market.

How much is rent in Elko?

The average rent in Elko is $1,525 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elko?

Average rent prices in Elko have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Elko rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elko is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elko?

To comfortably afford rent in Elko, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elko?

January offers the best rental rates in Elko, with rents running about 8.6% lower than July's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates during winter months.

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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