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Rental Market Trends in Elko, NV

What is the average rent in Elko, NV?

$1,080/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Elko, NV is $1,080 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Elko more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elko, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,080 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,423 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,698 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,080/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,423/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,698/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elko, NV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Elko, NV
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elko, NV
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elko, NV?

Because the average rent in Elko is $1,080, you’ll want to make about $3,600 per month or $43,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Elko, NV

154 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Elko, NV compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Parkway Apartments - Elko

Parkway Apartments - Elko

101 Spruce Rd,
Elko, NV 89801

$1,275 - $1,375 Plus Fees

2-3 Beds | 6 Month Lease

The Villas at Riverside

The Villas at Riverside

1525 Opal Dr,
Elko, NV 89801

$1,590 - $1,955 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds

Ruby Vista Apartments

Ruby Vista Apartments

2642 E Jennings Way,
Elko, NV 89801

$1,885 - $2,015 Plus Fees

2 Beds

Rabbitbrush Run Apartments

Rabbitbrush Run Apartments

3700 Sundance Dr,
Elko, NV 89801

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2-3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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