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What Is the Average Rent in Carson City, Nevada?

$1,248/month 6.5%vs 2023 ($1,172)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Carson City, Nevada is $1,248/month (±$61), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $453,000 (±$11,997), and the median household income is $72,355/year. The unemployment rate in Carson City, Nevada was 3.8% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Carson City, Nevada

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,248
Median Home Value$453,000
Median Household Income$72,355
Total Housing Units23,692
Renter-Occupied Units8,923
Renter-Occupied Share38%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,773 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.8%

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$887+0.0%
1 BR$995+0.0%
2 BR$1,303+0.0%
3 BR$1,651+0.0%
4 BR$1,818+0.0%
5+ BR$1,125+0.0%

How does Carson City, Nevada compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Nevada.

Higher rent than 46% of cities in Nevada · 37th of 66

Cheapest: Cal-Nev-Ari CDP($587)
Priciest: Indian Springs CDP($2,589)
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1Indian Springs CDP$2,589
2Summerlin South CDP$2,509
3Topaz Lake CDP$2,217
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37Carson City(you are here)$1,248
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64Cal-Nev-Ari CDP$587
65Nixon CDP$586
66Owyhee CDP$524

ZIP codes in Carson City

4 ZIP codes overlap Carson City.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Carson City, Nevada?

The median gross rent in Carson City, Nevada is $1,248/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carson City, Nevada?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Carson City, Nevada is $1,303/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$78. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Carson City, Nevada?

The median home value in Carson City, Nevada is $453,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Carson City are rent-burdened?

In Carson City, Nevada, 1,773 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Carson City, Nevada?

The median household income in Carson City, Nevada is $72,355/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,248 has a margin of error of ±$61. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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