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, though Clark County has introduced regulations. We compare returns across the state.

Data last updated: March 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 / areaPriceLong-term /monthShort-term /monthShort-term rules
Washoe County
$414K$1,872$2,942LowView details →
Clark County
$304K$1,828$3,092LowView details →
Douglas County
$474K$1,779$2,381LowView details →
Lyon County
$297K$1,745$2,439LowView details →
Humboldt County
$269K$1,411$1,600LowView details →
Mineral County
$196K$1,236$1,681LowView details →
Esmeralda County
$229K$1,200$1,585LowView details →
Elko County
$248K$1,181$1,557LowView details →
Nye County
$263K$1,180$1,814LowView details →
Eureka County
$153K$1,069$1,416LowView details →
White Pine County
$190K$1,067$1,601LowView details →
Lincoln County
$169K$1,058$1,450LowView 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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The dashboard covers 198 counties across Nevada. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.

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