Carson City

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Carson City, NV

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Explore the picturesque scenery of Nevada’s capital

Historic Lake River Scenic Hiking Family-Friendly

Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains in Eagle Valley, Carson City combines frontier heritage with contemporary living. Nevada's capital city maintains relatively stable housing costs, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,334 and showing a 1.4% annual increase. The community offers various rental options, from apartments near the Capitol building to homes throughout the valley. Notable areas include the West Side district, known for its preserved Victorian architecture, and North Carson's residential areas near mountain trails.

Carson City spans 146 square miles, encompassing both city amenities and natural landscapes, including portions of Lake Tahoe. Mills Park, a community centerpiece, features the Carson & Mills Park Railroad, while downtown showcases the Nevada State Capitol building and numerous historic sites. Western Nevada College enriches the educational landscape, and residents enjoy easy access to Lake Tahoe's ski resorts. Established in 1858, Carson City maintains its historical character while serving as Nevada's government center, offering a comfortable balance of small-town atmosphere and city conveniences.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Carson City, NV is $926 for a studio, $1,339 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,884 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carson City has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,339/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,570/month
1,679 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,728/month
1,081 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Carson City, NV

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

558 Students

Edith West Fritsch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

J C Fremont Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

578 Students

Al Seeliger Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

526 Students

Empire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

Carson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

886 Students

Eagle Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

782 Students

Carson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,289 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
  • Washoe Lake State Park
  • Bowers Mansion Park
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.