Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Washoe County vs Nevada
How do Washoe County and Nevada rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,489
- Washoe County (1BR)
- $1,135
- Nevada (1BR)
- +31%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Washoe County is 31% more expensive than Nevada at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,489 vs $1,135). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Washoe County | Nevada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,289 | $1,056 | +$233 (+22%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,135 | +$354 (+31%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,870 | $1,428 | +$442 (+31%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,539 | $1,941 | +$598 (+31%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,949 | $2,352 | +$597 (+25%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Washoe County is 55% above the US average. Nevada is 18% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).