Average Rent in Carson City, NV (2026)

Typical asking rent in Carson City is $1,872. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,466 to $2,715, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,872
Average rent
$2,018
Lowest ZIP
$1,466
Highest ZIP
$2,715

Rent by ZIP code in Carson City

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
89703Carson City$2,715+45%
89701Carson City$1,8720%
89706Carson City$1,466-22%

Rent by bedroom count in Carson City

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Carson City. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,057-4.3%
1 bedroom$1,131-6.7%
2 bedroom$1,453-6.0%
3 bedroom$2,012-6.4%
4 bedroom$2,429-6.3%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Carson City?

Typical rent across Carson City is $2,039 as of August 2026. That is up 5.1% from a year earlier.

YearTypical rent, Carson CityChange
2022$1,783
2023$1,813+1.7%
2024$1,891+4.3%
2025$1,969+4.1%
2026 (through August)$2,039+3.5%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Carson City rent questions

What is the average rent in Carson City, NV?
Typical asking rent in Carson City is $1,872 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,466 to $2,715.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Carson City?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Carson City is $1,453 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,131 and a three bedroom is $2,012. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Carson City?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Carson City is $2,039 as of August 2026, up 5.1% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Carson City?
ZIP 89706 has the lowest typical asking rent in Carson City at $1,466 a month, compared with $1,872 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Carson City?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Carson City rent of $1,872, that is about $5,616 a month, or $67,392 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Carson City sits in the Carson City, NV metro area.

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Would a rental in Carson City cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Carson City median rent of $1,872 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.