Carson City, NV Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Carson City is $1,074, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,025.
Average Rent in Carson City, NV
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,074 | 5% | 732 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Carson City, NV apartment is 732 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Carson City, NV Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70012%
- $701-$1,00041%
- $1,001-$1,50032%
- $1,501-$2,00015%
Carson City, NV Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households38%
- Owner-occupied Households61%
7,806 or 38% of the households in Carson City, NV are renter-occupied while 12,316 or 61% are owner-occupied.
Carson City, NV Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Dec / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $843 | $867 | $924 | $965 | $966 | $977 | $1,025 | $1,051 | $1,084 | $1,074 |
| National | $1,353 | $1,349 | $1,381 | $1,383 | $1,386 | $1,421 | $1,430 | $1,434 | $1,470 | $1,476 |
Average Rent in Carson City, NV By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Westside Carson City | $800 |
| Western Carson City | $800 |
| University Heights | $800 |
| Timberline | $800 |
| Silver Oak | $800 |
| Lakeview | $800 |
| Kings Canyon | $800 |
| Carson Medical Center | $800 |
| Carson Colony - Voltaire | $924 |
| Stewart | $975 |
| Southeast Carson City | $975 |
| Pinion Hills | $975 |
| Mexican Dam | $975 |
| Fuji Park | $975 |
| Carson River | $975 |
| Eastern Carson City | $996 |
| Downtown Carson City | $1,067 |
| New Empire | $1,126 |
| Carson Hot Springs | $1,302 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carson City are Carson Medical Center, where the average rent goes for $800/month, Kings Canyon, where renters pay $800/mo on average, and Lakeview, where the average rent goes for $800/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Silver Oak ($800), Timberline ($800), and University Heights ($800), where the asking prices are below the average Carson City rent of $1,074/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Carson City are Downtown Carson City ($1,067), New Empire ($1,126) and Carson Hot Springs ($1,302).
The most popular neighborhood in Carson City is Downtown Carson City, where there are 2 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,067. Next up is Carson Colony - Voltaire, where apartments go for $924/month, followed by Carson Hot Springs with $1,302 If you’re looking to rent in Carson City’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Carson Medical Center, where renters pay $800 on average, and Carson River, where the average monthly rent is $975.
Carson City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Carson Colony - Voltaire is 29% lower than in Carson Hot Springs
Carson Colony - Voltaire rent is 14% lower than Carson City average
| Average Rent | $924 |
|---|
Carson Hot Springs rent is 21% higher than Carson City average
| Average Rent | $1,302 |
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How Carson City Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $1,113 | 7% |
| North Las Vegas | $1,123 | 9% |
| Henderson | $1,322 | 6% |
| Reno | $1,281 | 3% |
| Sparks | $1,381 | 6% |
| Carson City | $1,074 | 5% |
| Incline Village | $1,407 | -4% |
For more information about the Carson City rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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