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Elko, NV

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Cowboy poetry in a true desert town – welcome to Elko!

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Elko is a true desert town plopped down in northeast Nevada. It sits on Interstate 80 and acts as a traveler’s rest stop between Reno and Salt Lake City. Gold mining is a huge part of the city’s economy, as is ranching and tourism. Hundreds of miles separate Elko from other big cities, which is why it has been nicknamed “The Heart of Northeast Nevada.”

Culture and heritage has been celebrated in Elko for many years. The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering brings in local cowboys who share their life on the ranch in poems. Elko’s National Basque Festival has been celebrating Basque culture since 1964.

Like much of Nevada, the town has its share of casinos – six to be exact. In addition to gambling and tourist shops, there are a number of convenience stores to satisfy residents’ household needs. Elko is home to Great Basin College and Elko Regional Airport, just minutes from your new apartment!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Elko, NV is $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,358 for two bedrooms, and $1,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elko has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
684 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Flagview Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

686 Students

8
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

389 Students

7
out of 10

Mountain View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

612 Students

6
out of 10

Southside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

608 Students

6
out of 10

Elko Grammar School #2

Public

Grades PK-4

339 Students

6
out of 10

Adobe Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

720 Students

5
out of 10

Elko High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,424 Students

2
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.