Esmeralda County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 980.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,072/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,122/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,472/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,062/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+35% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,472/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+41% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,191 | $1,072 | $-119 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,246 | $1,122 | $-124 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,635 | $1,472 | $-163 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,291 | $2,062 | $-229 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,746 | $2,472 | $-274 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,880
$3,740/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,880
$4,907/month gross
Other Counties in Nevada
Lincoln County
1 BR: $948/mo
Eureka County
1 BR: $1,062/mo
Carson City
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Pershing County
1 BR: $878/mo
Nye County
1 BR: $1,000/mo
Lander County
1 BR: $942/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.