Last updated on July 17, 2026

Average rent in
Elko, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Elko

$1,341/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elko is $1,341 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $609 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elko

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elko rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elko, NV

Average rent prices in Elko have increased by 26% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,163, whereas a house costs $2,100. 2-bedroom apartments in Elko run $1,163 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$925

31%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,300

9%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,100

9%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,300

33%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

33%

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$1,341
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elko, NV is 31% higher than the median rent in Blackfoot, ID.

Discover rentals in Elko, NV

Quail Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Quail Run Apartments

610 S 12th St, Elko, NV 89801

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,163–$1,341

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

1989 Griswold Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Elko

3/2

1989 Griswold Dr, Elko, NV 89801

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

730 S 9th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Elko

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,341 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elko?

Average rent prices in Elko have increased by 26% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Elko rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elko is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $609 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elko average around $1,130/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,360/month.

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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