Elko County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 53,600.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,055/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,166/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,530/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,933/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,567/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+46% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $988 | $1,055 | +$67 (+6.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,098 | $1,166 | +$68 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,441 | $1,530 | +$89 (+6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,821 | $1,933 | +$112 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,420 | $2,567 | +$147 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,640
$3,887/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,200
$5,100/month gross
Other Counties in Nevada
Mineral County
1 BR: $1,062/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,478/mo
Esmeralda County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Humboldt County
1 BR: $1,000/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $948/mo
Pershing County
1 BR: $878/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.