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Average Rent in Carson City 89701 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Carson City 89701, Carson City, NV. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,545/mo
▼ 2.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$970/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
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Carson City 89701 vs Carson City, NV Average
Carson City 89701 is cheaper than the Carson City, NV average by $471/mo (23%). The citywide average is $2,016/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Carson City 89701?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Carson City 89701 is $1,545 per month across 6 apartment communities and 12 available units. Rents have decreased $41 (2.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Freedom Flats starting at $970/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,176/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,950/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,844/mo.
Prices range from $970 to $2,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Carson City 89701 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,527 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,536 | +$9 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,611 | +$75 | 5 |
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 89701
Rent Prices by Apartment in Carson City 89701
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Flats | $970/mo | $970/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| 907 Flats | $1,040/mo | $1,040/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| 323 Flats | $1,150/mo | $1,261/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| The Creek at South Carson | $1,651/mo | $1,767/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Tanglewood Village Apartment Homes | $1,774/mo | $1,844/mo | 2 | 3 |
| The Marlette Apartments | $2,500/mo | $2,500/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Carson City 89701
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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
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,545/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($970/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Carson City 89701 is $71,809 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Carson City 89701
Overall prices in Carson City 89701 runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Carson City 89701's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,545 |
| Utilities | $402 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $958 |
| Healthcare | $467 |
| Other goods and services | $747 |
| Estimated total | $4,642/mo |
Population
58,364
Median household income
$71,809
Census median rent
$1,172/mo
Census rent burden
29.8%
Median age
42.1
Mean commute
21 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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