County FMR · HUD FY2026
Mineral County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Mineral County, NV - 11% above the US average.
- $1,062
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,393
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.6%
- YoY change
- +11%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Mineral is the 9th cheapest of 17 counties in Nevada by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #566 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.6% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #566
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #9
- cheapest of 17 in Nevada (2BR)
- -6%
- vs the state average
- $42,480
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43.7%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Mineral County, NV. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mineral County, Nevada is $1,062 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,393/mo and a studio is $1,055/mo. This is 11% higher than the national average of $959 and 6% below the Nevada average of $1,135.
Rent increased5.6% from FY 2025 ($1,006), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $42,480/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 31.7% of the 451 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 5.6%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 9.8% over the past 12 months, well above the national norm, a headwind for household budgets that can also soften local rent growth.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 4,568. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.5%, Census ACS). That's slower than Nevada's statewide growth of +7.5% over the same period.
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Area MINERAL·COUNTY·NV·NV
Mineral County, NV: $1,062/mo 1BR · #566 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA NV
- 1BR-FMR $1,062
- 2BR-FMR $1,393
- RANK-MID #566
- YOY-SURGE +5.6%
- VSUS-ABOVE +11%
- VS-ST-NEAR -6% NV
- INC-MID 25%
- POP-SMALL 5K
- PHOTO-NEAR Clark County
- VOUCH-90-110 $956–$1,168
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Clark ($416 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $961 | $1,055 | +$94 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,006 | $1,062 | +$56 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,320 | $1,393 | +$73 (+5.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,850 | $1,937 | +$87 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,217 | $2,337 | +$120 (+5.4%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Mineral County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Mineral sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,393 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Mineral compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Nevada counties
- Washoe
Washoe County
$1,489 1BR FMR / mo
- Clark
Clark County
$1,478 1BR FMR / mo
- Carson City
Carson City
$1,212 1BR FMR / mo
- Elko
Elko County
$1,166 1BR FMR / mo
- Lyon
Lyon County
$1,076 1BR FMR / mo
- Mineral
Mineral County
$1,062 1BR FMR / mo
- Nye
Nye County
$1,000 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Mineral is highlighted. Nearby Nevada counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Washoe County ($1,489), Clark County ($1,478), Carson City ($1,212), Elko County ($1,166), Lyon County ($1,076), Mineral County (this county) ($1,062), Nye County ($1,000).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,062/mo compares to Nevada salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | NV Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,030 | 9.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,990 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,990 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,670 | 16.2% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,220 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $64,950 | 19.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,420 | 20.4% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $62,090 | 20.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,900 | 20.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,670 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,950 | 32.7% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,480 | 34.9% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,430 | 38.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,450 | 41.9% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,180 | 43.7% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Mineral County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Mineral (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 78.5% overall, from $595 to $1,062. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +21.6% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑5.6% | $1,055 | $1,062 | $1,393 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.6% | $961 | $1,006 | $1,320 |
| FY 2024 ↑14.5% | $867 | $971 | $1,276 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.0% | $746 | $848 | $1,116 |
| FY 2022 ↑21.6% | $674 | $771 | $1,014 |
| FY 2021 ↑6.6% | $484 | $634 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $465 | $595 | $714 |
Where Mineral County Ranks in Nevada
Mineral County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #9 of 17 counties in Nevada. Nearest by rank: Lyon County ($1,272), Humboldt County ($1,312), White Pine County ($1,315), Eureka County ($1,393), Mineral County (this county) ($1,393), Churchill County ($1,421), Esmeralda County ($1,472), Elko County ($1,530), Carson City ($1,546).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Mineral County, both outside Nevada so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside NV (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NV).
Nearby Counties in Nevada
Largest counties by population in Nevada
Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Nevada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Mineral County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Mineral County is $1,062 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,393 and a studio is $1,055.
How does Mineral County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mineral County is 11% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,062 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Mineral County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Mineral County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,393 ranks #566 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Mineral County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $42,480 ($3,540/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Mineral County.
Is rent going up or down in Mineral County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Mineral County increased by 5.6% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,006 to $1,062.
Which jobs can afford rent in Mineral County?
Based on Nevada BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,062/mo. 10 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Mineral County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Mineral County went from $595 in FY 2020 to $1,062 in FY 2026, a total change of +78.5% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Mineral County?
In Mineral County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,062/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Mineral County?
For Mineral County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,062/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Mineral County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 5.6%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
What is the unemployment rate in Mineral County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 9.8% over the past 12 months, well above the national norm, a headwind for household budgets that can also soften local rent growth.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Mineral's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,062 implies about $42,480/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Nevada counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Clark
- See where Mineral ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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