Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Sparks, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sparks, NV rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $221 more per month on average than last year despite a 5.8% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in August 2026.

  • Sparks runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 101 rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Sparks rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,922/month.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 58% of rentals and rent around $1,600/month, while houses rent for a median of $2,648/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Sparks

$2,300/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sparks is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sparks

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Sparks run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,751.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

3%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,300

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,795

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,600

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,922

17%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,922

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

20%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by3%

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

1467 G St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sparks

1467 G St #4, Sparks, NV 89431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Parkside Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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.
C ST 1514-1518 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

C ST 1514-1518

1514 C St, Sparks, NV 89431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
US Land Lease, LLC. - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ 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.

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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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sparks?

Average rent prices in Sparks have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Sparks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sparks is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sparks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sparks are Wildcreek ($1,634/mo), Kiley Ranch South ($1,688/mo), and Sparks Galleria ($1,795/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?

February offers the best rental deals in Sparks, with rents running about 9.4% lower than peak August prices. December is also favorable with the lowest competition from other renters.

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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