County FMR · HUD FY2026
Pershing County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Pershing County, NV - 8% below the US average.
- $878
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $985
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +9.8%
- YoY change
- -8%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Pershing is the 1st cheapest of 17 counties in Nevada by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 9.8% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1
- cheapest of 17 in Nevada (2BR)
- -23%
- vs the state average
- $35,120
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +9.8%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.2%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (36.1%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Pershing County, NV. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Pershing County, Nevada at $878 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $985/mo and a studio is $754/mo. This is 8% lower than the national average of $959 and 23% below the Nevada average of $1,135.
Rent increased9.8% from FY 2025 ($800), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $35,120/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 6,587. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.6%, Census ACS). That's slower than Nevada's statewide growth of +7.5% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Pershing County
The Pershing County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Nevada's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Pershing County's 1-bedroom rent runs 8% below the US average of $959 and 23% lower than the Nevada state average of $1,135. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$800 in FY 2025 to $878 in FY 2026 - a change of +9.8%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $878, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $35,120 per year (about $2,927/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $985 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 6,587 and a county median household income of $72,007, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $754 | +$44 (+6.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $800 | $878 | +$78 (+9.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $975 | $985 | +$10 (+1.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,366 | $1,370 | +$4 (+0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,637 | $1,652 | +$15 (+0.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Pershing 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.
Pershing County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Pershing sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$985 higher than 43% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Pershing 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
- Nye
Nye County
$1,000 1BR FMR / mo
- Pershing
Pershing County
$878 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Pershing 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), Nye County ($1,000), Pershing County (this county) ($878).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $878/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 | 8.2% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,990 | 10.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,990 | 11.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,670 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,220 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $64,950 | 16.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,420 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $62,090 | 17% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,900 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,670 | 22.6% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,950 | 27.1% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,480 | 28.9% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,430 | 31.5% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,450 | 34.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,180 | 36.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Pershing County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Pershing (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 62.0% overall, from $542 to $878. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +19.2% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑9.8% | $754 | $878 | $985 |
| FY 2025 ↑0.5% | $710 | $800 | $975 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.6% | $693 | $796 | $1,020 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.4% | $638 | $740 | $954 |
| FY 2022 ↑19.2% | $581 | $664 | $874 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.8% | $484 | $557 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $465 | $542 | $714 |
Where Pershing County Ranks in Nevada
Pershing 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 #1 of 17 counties in Nevada. Nearest by rank: Pershing County (this county) ($985), Lincoln County ($1,095), Nye County ($1,220), Lander County ($1,236), Lyon County ($1,272).
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What this means for renters
Treat Pershing's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $878 implies about $35,120/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Pershing can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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