Last updated on June 2, 2026

Average rent in
Elko, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Elko

$1,300/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elko is $1,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elko

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elko rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Elko run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

9%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,150

12%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,200

14%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,600

8%

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

24%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elko, NV is 21% higher than the median rent in Blackfoot, ID.

Discover rentals in Elko, NV

1661 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

1661 5th Street

1661 5th St, Elko, NV 89801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$950

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

Apartment for rent

Sagecrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Sagecrest Apartments

1050 Connolly Dr, Elko, NV 89801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,195

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

Apartment for rent

Quail Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.4

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

1168 Idaho St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elko

1168 Idaho Street - House

1168 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,300 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elko?

Average rent prices in Elko have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Elko rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elko is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Elko's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 18.9% from the previous year, while two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.

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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