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Average Rent in Carson City, NV & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Carson City, NV. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,777/mo
▲ +0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
37
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Carson City, NV
3 listed units across 2 buildings in Carson City, NV dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $128/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Terraces | Unit 2, C1 | $2,701 | $2,516 | $185 |
| The Creek at South Carson | Unit 1, 2 Bedroom | $1,651 | $1,551 | $100 |
| The Creek at South Carson | Unit 3, Two Bedroom | $1,651 | $1,551 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Carson City, NV
Compare average rent across Carson City, NV neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City 89706 | $2,327 | ▲ $114 | $1,525 | 3 | 14 |
| Carson City 89701 | $1,789 | ▼ $37 | $1,255 | 5 | 11 |
| Carson City 89703 | $1,755 | ▼ $356 | $1,610 | 2 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Carson City, NV?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Carson City, NV is $1,777 per month across 13 apartment communities and 37 available units. Rents have increased $9 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Carson Heights | Rylexa Properties starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,120/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,110/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,104/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,049/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $2,765 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Carson City, NV Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,684 | - | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,656 | -$28 | 13 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Carson City, NV
Rent Prices by Apartment in Carson City, NV
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Heights | Rylexa Properties | $850/mo | $913/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Independence Flats | Rylexa Properties | $850/mo | $913/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Freedom Flats | $850/mo | $913/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| 907 Flats | $1,255/mo | $1,255/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| 323 Flats | $1,294/mo | $1,294/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Carson Catalina Apartments | $1,525/mo | $1,525/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| The Creek at South Carson | $1,551/mo | $1,700/mo | 3 | 4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,777/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Cost of living in Carson City, NV
We only have live rent data for Carson City, NV so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,777 |
| Estimated total | $1,777/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Carson City, NV Apartments
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