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Nevada: Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Returns

Nevada's tourism economy, anchored by Las Vegas, generates massive short-term rental demand. No state income tax and year-round events create a strong investment case.

Published March 21, 2026

What Could You Earn?

Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Nevada, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.

Typical property price
$255K
Long-term rental income
$1,218/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$1,641/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$423/mo more
before expenses and regulations

Key Takeaways

  • Clark County (Las Vegas) dominates Nevada's STR market, with demand driven by conventions, entertainment, and tourism year-round.
  • Las Vegas requires STR licenses and has minimum distance requirements between properties, limiting density in some areas.
  • Nevada has no state income tax, improving net returns for rental property investors.
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How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area

Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.

City / area Price Long-term /month Short-term /month Short-term rules
Washoe County
Nevada
$414K $1,872 $2,942 Low View details →
Clark County
Nevada
$304K $1,828 $3,092 Low View details →
Douglas County
Nevada
$474K $1,779 $2,381 Low View details →
Lyon County
Nevada
$297K $1,745 $2,439 Low View details →
Humboldt County
Nevada
$269K $1,411 $1,600 Low View details →
Mineral County
Nevada
$196K $1,236 $1,681 Low View details →
Esmeralda County
Nevada
$229K $1,200 $1,585 Low View details →
Elko County
Nevada
$248K $1,181 $1,557 Low View details →
Nye County
Nevada
$263K $1,180 $1,814 Low View details →
Eureka County
Nevada
$153K $1,069 $1,416 Low View details →
White Pine County
Nevada
$190K $1,067 $1,601 Low View details →
Lincoln County
Nevada
$169K $1,058 $1,450 Low View details →

All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.

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Data last updated: March 2026

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