Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sparks, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Sparks rent stands today

    Sparks, NV rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,298/month. Rent rose modestly month over month by 0.7%, showing little change compared to last year.

  • Sparks runs 18.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a limited total rental inventory of 95 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Sparks rent for about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,282/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,845/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $2,635/month and $2,895/month respectively.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cimarron rents climbed 19.8% year over year to $2,750/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Wildcreek saw rents fall 26.2% year over year to $1,791/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Sparks

$2,297/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Sparks is $2,297 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $357 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sparks

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sparks rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sparks, NV

Average rent prices in Sparks have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Sparks, NV

Rent prices in Sparks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sparks is $1,547, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sparks run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,751.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

5%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,281

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,845

4%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,635

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,895

18%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,281

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,635

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

12%

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

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

Sparks

Median rent price$2,297
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sparks, NV is 24% higher than the median rent in Carson City, NV.

Cost of living in Sparks, NV

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries3% higher
Health5% lower
Housing19% higher
Transportation16% higher
Utilities22% lower

Discover rentals in Sparks, NV

ST333-Blue Mountain Prop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

ST333-Blue Mountain Prop

333 Stanford Way, Sparks, NV 89431

1 bed

1 bath

$895

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

Apartment for rent

Parkside Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

45m ago

8.3

Very good

Parkside Gardens Apartments

1800 Sullivan Ln, Sparks, NV 89431

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,248–$1,494

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

Apartment for rent

US Land Lease, LLC. - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

2d ago

8.8

Very good

US Land Lease, LLC.

51431 PO Box 51431, Sparks, NV 89435

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

Lansdowne - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Lansdowne

1215 Sullivan Ln, Sparks, NV 89431

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,445–$1,845

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sparks, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Sparks rental market.

How much is rent in Sparks?

The average rent in Sparks is $2,297 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sparks?

Average rent prices in Sparks have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Sparks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sparks is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $357 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sparks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sparks are Wildcreek ($1,790/mo), Sparks Galleria ($1,965/mo), and D'andrea ($2,130/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sparks?

To comfortably afford rent in Sparks, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sparks average around $1,350/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,810/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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