What is the average apartment size in Carson City?

The average size for a Carson City, NV apartment is 761 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.

What is the average rent in Carson City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Carson City is $1,538 per month, a 0.79% increase from last years average of $1,526.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Carson City?

In Carson City, studios rent for $966 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,406 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,734 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,023 per month

What is the average apartment size in Carson City?

The typical apartment in Carson City offers about 761 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Carson City?

Studio apartments in Carson City average 388 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 634 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 914 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,128 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carson City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carson City include New Empire ($1,352/month), Downtown Carson City ($1,487/month), and Southeast Carson City ($1,561/month), all below the citywide average of $1,538.

Carson City, NV Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Carson City?

The typical rent budget in Carson City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carson City?

In Carson City, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carson City is $1,538, a 0.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,526.

Studio Apartments at $966 offer the most budget-friendly option with 388 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 634 square feet for $1,406, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,734 offer 914 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,128 sq ft) for $2,023, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Carson City, NV

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,538	761 sq. ft.
Studio	$966	388 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,406	634 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,734	914 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,023	1,128 sq. ft.

Carson City, NV rent trends

Rental prices in Carson City, NV have increased by 0.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,526 to $1,538.

What's the typical rent budget in Carson City, NV?

The largest share of rentals in Carson City, NV (36%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Carson City, NV?

9,208 or 35% of the households in Carson City, NV are renter-occupied while 17,294 or 65% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Carson City?

New Empire $1,352/month

Downtown Carson City $1,487/month

Southeast Carson City $1,561/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,538/month.

Average Rent in Carson City, NV By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Carson Hot Springs	$1,746
Southeast Carson City	$1,561
Downtown Carson City	$1,487
New Empire	$1,352

Carson City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Carson Hot Springs is 17% higher than in Downtown Carson City

$1,746

Carson Hot Springs rent is 14% higher than Carson City average

Average Rent $1,746

$1,487

Downtown Carson City rent is 3% lower than Carson City average

Average Rent $1,487

How Carson City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carson City	$1,538
Las Vegas	$1,433
Henderson	$1,619
North Las Vegas	$1,597
Reno	$1,733
Sparks	$1,785
Mesquite	$1,162
Boulder City	$1,320

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Carson City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.