Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sparks, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sparks, NV rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $184 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Sparks runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 106 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Sparks rent for about $968/month, 1-bedrooms $1,285/month, 2-bedrooms $1,745/month, 3-bedrooms $2,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,850/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,650/month compared to $1,494/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Sparks

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sparks is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sparks

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $1,494, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sparks run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$968

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,285

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,745

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,650

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,850

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$968

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sparks, NV is 42% 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

Spokane/Zephyr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

10h ago

8.2

Very good

Spokane/Zephyr

842 842 Spokane St & 1950-1964 Zephyr, Sparks, NV 89431

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

Apartment for rent

ST333-Blue Mountain Prop - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

ST333-Blue Mountain Prop

333 Stanford Way, Sparks, NV 89431

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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

Apartment for rent

3242 Bentgrass Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wildcreek apartment for rent in Sparks

3242 Bentgrass Dr #A, Sparks, NV 89431

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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

Apartment for rent

Parkside Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Parkside Gardens Apartments

1800 Sullivan Ln, Sparks, NV 89431

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,248–$1,494

Price drop

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

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 $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sparks?

Average rent prices in Sparks have remained the same 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sparks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sparks are Wildcreek ($1,505/mo), D'andrea ($1,835/mo), and Kiley Ranch South ($1,999/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sparks?

To comfortably afford rent in Sparks, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Sparks, Nevada rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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