County FMR · HUD FY2026

Storey County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Storey County, NV - 55% above the US average.

$1,489
1-bedroom FMR
$1,870
2-bedroom FMR
+8.7%
YoY change
+55%
vs US avg

The verdict

Storey is the 2nd most expensive of 17 counties in Nevada by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #157 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 8.7% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#157
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#2
most expensive of 17 in Nevada (2BR)
+31%
vs the state average
$59,560
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (13.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (61.2%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Storey County, NV. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Storey County, Nevada is $1,489 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,870/mo and a studio is $1,289/mo. This is 55% higher than the national average of $959 and 31% above the Nevada average of $1,135.

Rent increased8.7% from FY 2025 ($1,370), outpacing inflation. Clearing the 30% rule here takes $59,560/year, a high bar relative to most US counties.

Observed renter burden: 44.9% of the 49 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.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 4,095. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+5.0%, Census ACS). That's slower than Nevada's statewide growth of +7.5% over the same period.

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Area STOREY·COUNTY·NV·NV

Storey County, NV: $1,489/mo 1BR · #157 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA NV
  • 1BR-FMR $1,489
  • 2BR-FMR $1,870
  • RANK-UPPER #157
  • YOY-SURGE +8.7%
  • VSUS-HIGH +55%
  • VS-ST-HIGH +31% NV
  • INC-ROOM 19%
  • POP-SMALL 4K
  • PHOTO-FINISH Clark County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $1,340–$1,638
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Clark ($11 1BR gap)

Read with: Understanding rent burden

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,056 · US avg: $893
$1,289/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY +22% vs state +44% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,135 · US avg: $959
$1,489/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY +31% vs state +55% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,428 · US avg: $1,175
$1,870/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY +31% vs state +59% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,941 · US avg: $1,525
$2,539/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY +31% vs state +66% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,352 · US avg: $1,756
$2,949/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY +25% vs state +68% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,181
$1,289
+$108 (+9.1%)
1 Bedroom $1,370
$1,489
+$119 (+8.7%)
2 Bedroom $1,722
$1,870
+$148 (+8.6%)
3 Bedroom $2,384
$2,539
+$155 (+6.5%)
4 Bedroom $2,788
$2,949
+$161 (+5.8%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Storey County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
16.1%
Affordable
Need $51,560/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
18.6%
Affordable
Need $59,560/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
23.4%
Affordable
Need $74,800/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
31.7%
Burdened
Need $101,560/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
36.9%
Burdened
Need $117,960/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%23.4%
Storey County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $96,000 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Nevada rent burden →

Where Storey sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,870 Top 5% higher than 95% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Below this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Below this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). This entry sits in this band. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Storey compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Nevada counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Storey is highlighted. Nearby Nevada counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Storey County (this county) ($1,489), Washoe County ($1,489), Clark County ($1,478), Carson City ($1,212), Elko County ($1,166), Lyon County ($1,076), Nye County ($1,000).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

Against a high local FMR of $1,489/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Nevada BLS wages?

Occupation NV Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $129,030 13.8% Affordable
Registered Nurses $101,990 17.5% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $94,990 18.8% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670 22.7% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $78,220 22.8% Affordable
Electricians $64,950 27.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $62,420 28.6% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $62,090 28.8% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,900 29.3% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $46,670 38.3% Stretched
Customer Service Representatives $38,950 45.9% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $36,480 49% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $33,430 53.4% Unaffordable
Teaching Assistants $30,450 58.7% Unaffordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $29,180 61.2% Unaffordable
Salaries: BLS OES (Nevada) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Storey County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Storey (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 76.0% overall, from $846 to $1,489. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +14.9% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$800$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,489
Storey County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑8.7% $1,289 $1,489 $1,870
FY 2025 ↑9.0% $1,181 $1,370 $1,722
FY 2024 ↑0.1% $1,072 $1,257 $1,582
FY 2023 ↑13.4% $1,060 $1,256 $1,585
FY 2022 ↑14.9% $926 $1,108 $1,394
FY 2021 ↑13.9% $803 $964 $1,217
FY 2020 $698 $846 $1,071
Total change (6yr): +76.0%
Annualized: +9.9%/yr
1 BR: $846 → $1,489

Part of the Reno, NV Metro Area

Storey County is a outlying county of the Reno, NV metropolitan statistical area, alongside 2 other metro-area counties.

Storey County ranks #2 of 3 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Washoe County ($1,489), Storey County (this county) ($1,489), Lyon County ($1,076).

Washoe County
1 BR: $1,489/mo
Storey County (this county)
1 BR: $1,489/mo
Lyon County
1 BR: $1,076/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Storey 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).

Atlantic County
NJ · 2 BR $1,867/mo
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT · 2 BR $1,866/mo
Franklin County
MA · 2 BR $1,866/mo
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
CT · 2 BR $1,865/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NV).

Lincoln County
ME · 23.4% of income · 2 BR $1,403/mo
Calhoun County
MI · 23.4% of income · 2 BR $1,176/mo
Cedar County
MO · 23.4% of income · 2 BR $888/mo
Hertford County
NC · 23.4% of income · 2 BR $925/mo

Nearby Counties in Nevada

Largest counties by population in Nevada

Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Nevada.

Clark County
1 BR: $1,478/mo Pop: 2,265,926
Washoe County
1 BR: $1,489/mo Pop: 486,674
Lyon County
1 BR: $1,076/mo Pop: 59,435
Carson City
1 BR: $1,212/mo Pop: 58,249
Elko County
1 BR: $1,166/mo Pop: 53,600
Nye County
1 BR: $1,000/mo Pop: 51,698
Douglas County
1 BR: $1,291/mo Pop: 49,476
Churchill County
1 BR: $1,083/mo Pop: 25,409
View all counties in Nevada →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Storey County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Storey County is $1,489 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,870 and a studio is $1,289.
How does Storey County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Storey County is 55% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,489 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Storey County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Storey County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,870 ranks #157 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the highest-rent tenth of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Storey County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $59,560 ($4,963/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Storey County.
Is rent going up or down in Storey County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Storey County increased by 8.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,370 to $1,489.
Which jobs can afford rent in Storey 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 $1,489/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Storey County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Storey County went from $846 in FY 2020 to $1,489 in FY 2026, a total change of +76.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Storey County? ▼
In Storey County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,489/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 Storey County? ▼
For Storey County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,489/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.