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LAS VEGAS, NV – The latest rental market figures for January 2026 point to a modest bounce in advertised rents across the Las Vegas Valley after several months of softening through late 2025. According to Zillow, the average rent for all bedrooms and all property types now stands at $1,940 per month, up $29 month-over-month but still $60 lower year-over-year as of January 1, 2026. Zumper, which tracks median rent across all bedroom counts and property types, reports the citywide median at $1,795 per month, a 1 percent decrease compared to last year and about $105 below the national median, reinforcing Las Vegas’ position as a comparatively affordable large metro.

What the January numbers show

Taken together, these indicators suggest a market that is stabilizing after a cooler fall and early-winter period rather than returning to the rapid rent growth seen earlier in the decade. Zillow’s January figure of $1,940 reverses December’s decline from $1,923 in November to $1,912 in early December, but it does so against a backdrop of a still-notable year-over-year discount. The median rent holding at $1,795 on Zumper underscores that much of the movement is happening at the margins, with renters remaining price-sensitive and owners needing to stay realistic on asking rents.

By bedroom and property type

Publicly available January 2026 data continue to show meaningful differences between smaller units, larger homes, and different property types. Zumper’s Las Vegas page indicates that, as of early January, median apartment rent is about $1,300, condos average around $1,482, and single-family houses average roughly $2,190, with little to no month-over-month change in those subcategories. Within apartments, Zumper’s current averages put studios around $986, 1-bedroom units near $1,140, 2-bedrooms around $1,449, and 3-bedrooms around $1,950, each moving roughly 1 percent over the last 30 days.

Apartments.com, which focuses on apartment communities rather than single-family rentals, shows a similar story, listing overall apartment rents in Las Vegas near the mid–$1,200s, with typical one-bedroom units in the low $1,200s to mid $1,200s and two-bedrooms in the low $1,500s as of January 9, 2026. This highlights a persistent spread between purpose-built apartment product and standalone homes, where renters are still paying a premium for space, yards, and privacy.

Month‑over‑month and year‑over‑year trends

From a monthly perspective, Zillow’s +$29 change from December’s $1,912 to January’s $1,940 suggests a mild firming in advertised prices as the market heads into the new year, following the earlier declines of $27 from October to November and $13 from November to December. On a yearly basis, however, the same series shows January 2026 still $60 below January 2025’s $2,000 average, confirming that Las Vegas rents remain off their prior highs even with the recent uptick. Zumper’s data tell a similar story: the metro-wide median remains at $1,795, marked as a 1 percent year-over-year decline, even as some bedroom segments show small positive month-over-month changes.

What this means for Las Vegas homeowners

For local homeowners considering renting out a property in 2026, these numbers imply a market that is no longer falling as quickly as it was in mid‑2025, but where tenants still have enough options to push back against aggressive pricing. Well-maintained homes in desirable neighborhoods can still expect strong interest in the high $1,000s to mid $2,000s depending on size, upgrades, and location, but overpricing by even $50–$100 can extend vacancy in a market that is normalizing rather than surging.

Owners should focus on three levers: competitive asking rent in line with the current averages, professional‑quality photos and online presentation, and responsive management that makes it easy for qualified tenants to apply and move quickly. For homeowners unsure where their specific property fits relative to the citywide figures above, a custom rent estimate that factors in exact neighborhood, square footage, condition, and recent local comps will provide a more precise target than broad metro averages alone.

*Data sources: Zillow Las Vegas rental market trends (average rent for all bedrooms and property types, last updated January 1, 2026) and Zumper Las Vegas rent research (median rent, bedroom and property-type averages, last updated January 9, 2026), along with supplemental apartment trend data from Apartments.com as of January 9, 2026. 

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – In response to ongoing home affordability issues in the United States fueled by large, Wall Street-backed investors snapping up houses in large numbers across the nation to use as rentals, President Donald Trump announced that his administration will attempt to ban such activity going forward.

On Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, the Republican president outlined his plan to work with Congress on preventing corporate investors from further entrenching themselves into the residential real estate market – while also taking shots at his predecessor, Joe Biden, and the Democratic Party – and said that he would further speak on the matter at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland later this month.

For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream,” Trump said in his Truth Social post. “It was the reward for working hard, and doing the right thing, but now, because of the Record High Inflation caused by Joe Biden and the Democrats in Congress, that American Dream is increasingly out of reach for far too many people, especially younger Americans.”

Trump called upon the assistance on Congress in making the corporate ban into law in order to help make housing more affordable for Americans, and noted that he would be revealing further housing proposals at the upcoming World Economic Forum.

It is for that reason, and much more, that I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, and I will be calling on Congress to codify it,” he said. “People live in homes, not corporations. I will discuss this topic, including further Housing and Affordability proposals, and more, at my speech in Davos in two weeks.”

Prices of homes jumped to record-highs during COVID-19; since the end of the pandemic, costs have lowered but nonetheless remain above the norm – as have mortgage rates – with the median sale price of a single-family home in 2025 coming in at $410,800.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – After a federal judge issued an injunction that prevents Clark County from enforcing a number of its enforcement efforts against unlicensed short-term rentals, homeowners within the municipality galvanized by the win are now gearing up for the next phase of legal challenges.

Earlier in December, U.S. District Court Judge Miranda Du issued a ruling after listening to both sides of a dispute between Clark County and the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA).

The county is being sued by GLVSTRA – representing over 800 homeowners – as well multiple other plaintiffs – including Airbnb – claiming that property owners’ Constitutional rights have been violated after being forced to wait years for rental licenses to be granted, losing out on thousands of dollars in potential profits in the process.

The injunction issued by Judge Du blocks Clark County from imposing many of their short-term rental ordinances while the lawsuit plays out in the court system, including a pause on fines and citations for those operating rentals without a license.

The County cannot comment on pending litigation, but the County is aware of the order and will be reviewing it to determine next steps,” a county spokesperson told the media at the time the injunction was granted.

However, an attorney representing one of the plaintiffs, Mark Hutchison, declared that the injunction was the first step in securing justice for the hundreds of homeowners that are currently part of the lawsuit, and if successful, it may even have far-reaching implications for renters across the entire nation.

The ruling by Judge Du makes very clear that short-term rental owners and those who own properties and have a desire to rent them on a short-term basis, have property rights that are protected by the United States Constitution, and that the county has violated their property rights – and have violated their constitutional rights by not standing up a meaningful licensing scheme – and then, seeking to impose draconian fines against these property owners,” he said. “It’s a far-reaching ruling that it will have impact not only in Nevada, but I think throughout the nation.”

Lawyers representing the plaintiffs are also requesting a ruling from the court as to whether or not Clark County’s ordnances violate Nevada Assembly Bill 363, which upon passing into law in 2021 mandated that cities and counties within the state allow and create procedures for granting short-term rental licenses.

From that point, Clark Couty has been severely criticized for the slow, long, and drawn-out process of reviewing applications and granting licenses, with GLVSTRA’s Jackie Flores claiming that this bottleneck on the county’s part is by design.

“This has everything to do with protecting the resort hotel industry,” she said.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Despite a recently-reported cutting back on the part of investors when it comes to purchasing real estate in Southern Nevada, this collective group nonetheless has managed to acquire a sizable amount of property in the region in recent years, with a new report showing that these outside parties now own nearly 100,000 homes in the Las Vegas Valley alone.

As per a new report by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Lied Center for Real Estate, over the course of the past 15 years, investors were responsible for one (1) out of every five homes that were sold in the valley, with such activity surging amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic before reaching its highest point in 2022.

And despite the cutback by investors amid the market’s overall slowdown, their activity in Las Vegas remains at a higher level than the national average; for example, in 2024, approximately 23 percent – or one in four – of all homes sold in the valley went to investors.

The high level of investor activity in Southern Nevada, according to the Lied Center for Real Estate’s Research Director, Nicholas Irwin,  is making it difficult for working-class families and first-time homebuyers to get a foothold and compete in the market.

What concerns me is that we’re still a blue-collar town, but we have white-collar home prices – and that’s untenable in the long run,” he said. “For a household of four, you need about $120,000 a year in income just to afford a median-priced home. Those people are our teachers, our nurses, our first responders. If they can’t afford to live here, they’ll move somewhere else — and that impacts everyone.”

Irwin noted that changing policies that govern the homebuilding market – such as enabling developers to increase their output – would go a long way in alleviating the issue, but unfortunately, it would take years for that to have any serious impact.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Following a court hearing earlier this month, a federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that blocks some of Clark County’s short-term rental ordinances from being enforced while a lawsuit against the municipality plays out through the court system.

Last Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Miranda Du – after a previous hearing held on December 5 – issued her ruling via a 14-page order after listening to both sides of a dispute between the county and the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA).

Clark County is currently being sued by GLVSTRA – which is representing 856 homeowners in the lawsuit – as well as 15 other individual plaintiffs – including Airbnb – after homeowners have been forced to wait years for their rental licenses to be granted, losing out on thousands of dollars in potential profits in the meantime.

The lawsuit, filed in June, claims that the county – which GLVSTRA accuses of violating the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth and 14th amendments – botched the process to file for a rental license and punished unlicensed residents who attempted to rent their properties via heavy fines and liens against their properties.

The injunction issued by Judge Du blocks Clark County from enforcing five aspects of their short-term rental ordinances, including requiring a valid business license for operating a short-term rental unit; prior to the judge’s ruling, it was illegal to rent out properties for stays of 30 days or less within the county, with violators getting hit with heavy fines. Other elements of the ordinances that are now also off the table are rules regarding distance from casinos and other short-term rentals, occupancy limits, and trash management.

Judge Du had previously denied a motion on Clark County’s behalf to dismiss the lawsuit; the current injunction will remain in-place while the lawsuit proceeds.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – According to a new report released this week by Redfin, investors have recently begun cutting down on the number of homes that they’ve been purchasing in the Las Vegas Valley.

In the third quarter of 2025, the number of homes purchased by investors – who typically either utilize them as short-term rentals or flip them for a profit – decreased by an astonishing 20 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2024. This drop represents the largest out of any major metropolitan area in the United States during that same span of time, Redfin notes.

Investors, as defined by Redfin, are comprised of buyers with keywords such as LLC, Inc, Trust, Corp, and Homes as a part of their name, in addition to ownership made up of keywords that include association, corporate trustee, company, joint venture, corporate trust and family trusts.

Following the end of the mid-2000’s recession, nearly 500,000 homes have been purchased in the Las Vegas Valley by investors, with a recent study conducted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) noting that this group – made up mainly of Wall Street-backed companies – could own as much as 15 percent of all homes in the valley; that number increases to up to 25 percent in North Las Vegas, the report says.

In the third quarter, 1,451 homes were bought by investors in the valley, and Redfin’s Senior Economist, Daryl Fairweather, said that there are several factors that explain why investors are pulling back on the purchases in Southern Nevada as of late.

Las Vegas has historically been a volatile housing market, growing in value when the market is hot, and losing value when the market is cool,” she said. “Investors are often the first to exit the market when the market cools, contributing to the volatility in home values.”

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – The latest rental market figures for December 2025 show continued softening across the Las Vegas Valley. According to Zillow, the average rent for all bedrooms and all property types now stands at $1,912 per month, reflecting a $13 decrease since November and an $88 drop compared to this time last year (Data last updated December 6, 2025). Zumper, which tracks median rent across all unit types, reports the citywide median at $1,795 per month as of early December.

Together, these indicators suggest that rental prices are easing slightly at the start of winter, a period traditionally marked by slower leasing activity.

Breaking It Down: Limited Public Data for December

In prior months, the rental market reports included:

• A house vs. apartment average rent comparison, and
• A bedroom-by-bedroom breakdown (e.g., 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed).

However, publicly accessible sources did not provide current or verifiable December 2025 data for those categories at the time of publication. To maintain accuracy and avoid relying on stale or speculative information, these detailed breakdowns have been omitted for this month.

What This Means for Homeowners

Metric	Snapshot
Market Trend	Rents continue to soften: average rent at $1,912 (–$13 MoM).
Median Levels	Citywide median sits at $1,795, indicating stable demand but moderated pricing.
Seasonal Cooling	As winter leasing slows, tenants may have slightly more negotiating power.
Owner Opportunities	Well-maintained homes priced competitively should still attract quality renters, even in a softened market.

(Based on available public data)

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Insights & Action Steps

Stay Competitive in a Cooling Market:
With both the average and median rent trending slightly downward, presentation matters more than ever. Clean, well-maintained homes supported by professional photos and responsive communication stand out in a slower rental season.

Consider Strategic Pricing:
While market averages provide helpful guidance, the ideal rent for your property still depends on amenities, upgrades, layout, and neighborhood. Slight pricing adjustments during winter months can shorten vacancy time significantly.

Monitor Upcoming Data in Early 2026:
As new reports are released in January and February, updated information on houses vs. apartments and bedroom-level pricing should allow for more detailed analysis once again.

Use a Local Expert for Precision:
A personalized rental analysis remains the best way to determine accurate pricing – especially during monthly fluctuations where general market data may not tell the whole story.  A free local rental analysis can dial in a price that attracts quality tenants while maximizing monthly income.

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Note on Data Availability

Due to data limitations from public sources for December 2025, we were unable to provide a house-vs-apartment split or bedroom-by-bedroom breakdown. Those figures will be reintroduced once reliable, date-stamped metrics become available.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – The ongoing saga of short-term rental owners versus Clark County continues, as a U.S. District Court judge on Friday stated she would be issuing a decision this week regarding whether or not to allow the municipality to continue to enforce its ordnance governing the rentals while a lawsuit makes its way through the court system.

Clark County is currently being sued by the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA) – which are representing 856 homeowners in the lawsuit – and 15 individual plaintiffs, including Airbnb, after homeowners have been forced to wait years for their rental licenses and lose out on thousands of dollars in potential profits.

The lawsuit claims the county – which GLVSTRA accuses of violating the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth and 14th amendments – botched the process to file for a rental license and punished unlicensed residents who attempted to rent their properties via heavy fines and liens against their properties.

Assembly Bill 363 was originally signed into law by the Nevada legislature in 2021, requiring municipalities to draw up regulations governing the short -term rental industries within their borders.

After approving a short-term rental ordinance in June 2022, Clark County had started a pre-application process for short term rentals in September 2022. 1,169 of the pre-applications they received were deemed eligible and the homeowners that submitted them were subsequently allowed to submit a short-term rental license application.

However, the process of approving these applications has been a slow and arduous one that has found itself ensnared in red tape; as a result, hundreds of applications are still pending years after having been submitted. Meanwhile, state law mandates that homeowners maintain expensive home insurance and pay annual business license fees, even if the residence in question has not yet gotten their license yet.

Nevada District Court Judge Miranda Du had previously denied Clark County’s petition to dismiss GLVSTRA’s lawsuit, and this week she is poised to decide if it will be allowed to continue its enforcement of its short-term rental ordinance while the lawsuit plays out through the courts.

We’ll wait and see what the decision is coming from the judge, but I think we felt good about it,” said Mark Hutchison, GLVSTRA’s lead attorney. “I think that the judge understood the arguments. I think that she really understood the irreparable harm that happens.”

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – A new luxury rental apartment complex is now in the early stages of development just south of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with two real estate firms located in the midwestern United States teaming up to make the project a reality.

The Cleveland, Ohio-based NRP Group – one of the nation’s top multifamily real estate developers, general contractors, and property management firms, according to the firm’s website – and Chicago, Illinois-based Waterton, a real estate investment and property management company with a focus on multifamily and hospitality properties, issued an announcement in October that they will be developing a 368-unit luxury apartment complex called South Valley.

Construction on the apartment complex – located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Erie Avenue, between the South Point and the M Resort and situated approximately 15 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip – is slated to start “imminently,” with the first units expected to be ready for their respective tenants to move in during the middle of 2027, the two companies stated in a recent press release.

The project will take the form of two four-story buildings boasting numerous posh communal amenities, including outdoor seating areas with fire pits and a “well-appointed” club lounge, according to the developers.

In addition, the apartments themselves will spare no expense when it comes to luxury bells and whistles, including quartz countertops and subway-tile backsplashes in their kitchens.

This is not the first foray into the Southern Nevada real estate scene for either of these firms. Waterton has previously bought apartment buildings in the Las Vegas Valley, and NRP Group is currently in the midst of constructing several apartment projects in the region, including a luxury building in the southwest valley, a rental complex on Silverado Ranch Boulevard, and a North Las Vegas-based affordable housing complex.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of  Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – There are several neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley where rents on one-bedroom apartments are spiking, while there are others where that cost is steadily dropping, signifying that the current market is in a state of intense flux, according to a new report by online rental platform Zumper.

As for where the cost of housing is rising at the moment, in Winchester – located east of the Las Vegas Strip – rents on one-bedroom units this past October increased 12.3 percent when compared to the same period of time one year prior, making the neighborhood the second most expensive in the valley with a median rent of $1,460 a month.

North Las Vegas – which has a shortage of one-bedroom apartments in that municipality when compared to overall demand – also experienced an increase in rents, in this case by 15 percent year-over-year, with the median currently sitting at $1,300 per month.

However, when all bedroom types are taken into account, said Crystal Chen – one of the co-authors of the Zumper report – rents in North Las Vegas are actually slightly down when compared to one year ago.

One-bedroom units are significantly less common in (North Las Vegas), there are currently only about 30 active one-bedroom listings compared to roughly 270 three-bedrooms,” she said. “Since North Las Vegas has a higher concentration of larger three- and four-bedroom homes, the smaller-unit data tends to be more volatile and less representative of overall trends. When you look across all bedroom types, rents in North Las Vegas are actually down about 2 percent year-over-year.”

But Paradise clocks in at the single most expensive place in the valley when it comes to one-bedroom prices, with the median rent now being $1,510; this represents an increase of 4.1 percent year-over-year, which is likely influenced by the neighborhood’s close vicinity to the Las Vegas Strip.

In contrast, the neighborhoods that saw the largest decreases in one-bedroom rents in October when compared to last year were Spring Valley with 5.7 percent year-over-year, for a median of $1,320; the city of Las Vegas, down 4.2 percent to $1,150; and Henderson, which lowered 4.1 percent to $1,420.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Signing a property management contract is one of the most significant decisions a landlord or real estate investor can make. Whether you own a single rental home or a portfolio of residential properties, your relationship with a property manager such as Shelter Realty Property Management directly influences how well your assets perform. In a market like Las Vegas, where tenant turnover, legal regulations and maintenance demands can shift quickly, it is essential to understand every part of the agreement before committing.

Most landlords focus on cost alone, but a management agreement in Nevada involves far more than monthly fees. Contract length, termination clauses, liability and insurance requirements, the scope of services and expectations for communication all determine the effectiveness of the relationship. Asking the right questions helps protect your investments, reduces risk and ensures the property management services provided by Shelter Realty Property Management align with your long-term goals.

Why the Contract Matters for Las Vegas Landlords and Investors

A property management contract is a binding document that outlines how a property will be managed day-to-day. It establishes responsibilities for rent collection, tenant management services, property maintenance services, financial reporting and dispute resolution. Whether you are engaging professional property management for residential or commercial property management needs, the agreement forms the basis for accountability and performance.

Las Vegas is a competitive rental market with a strong mix of long-term tenants, short-term renters and seasonal demand. Because of this, the clarity of the contract directly affects vacancy rates, compliance risks and long-term property value. Understanding each clause helps landlords make informed decisions and avoid surprises later.

Key Questions to Ask Before Signing a Property Management Contract

Before signing a property management contract, landlords should clarify service scope, fees, communication practices, lease terms, and maintenance procedures. Understanding these key details helps prevent misunderstandings, ensures transparency, and protects long-term investment goals.

1. What Is the Contract Length and Renewal Structure?

The contract length in property management varies across Las Vegas firms. Many agreements range from six months to two years. Before signing, clarify:

• Whether the contract renews automatically
• Renewal notice periods
• Options for non-renewal without penalties
• Whether the manager allows month-to-month extensions

A shorter contract or flexible renewal is often better for landlords who want to evaluate performance before making a long-term commitment.

2. What Are the Termination Clauses in the Management Contract?

Termination clauses in a management contract are essential for risk mitigation. Ask:

• What notice period is required to end the contract
• Whether there are early-termination fees
• What constitutes cause for immediate cancellation
• How unfinished tasks are handled during termination

Understanding this protects landlords from being locked into a poorly performing partnership. It also ensures the transition to another provider of rental property management is smooth.

3. What Is Included in the Scope of Services?

The scope of services in property management should be clearly defined to prevent misunderstandings. A Las Vegas property management agreement should specify whether it includes:

• Tenant screening services
• Lease management solutions
• Rent collection
• Property maintenance services
• Vendor coordination and inspections
• Emergency repairs
• Eviction processing
• Financial reporting
• Marketing and advertising for vacancies

These services differ between residential property management and commercial property management companies, so clarity ensures you receive the real estate management services you expect.

4. How Are Fees Structured?

Property management service fees vary widely. Ask for clear definitions of all charges, including:

• Monthly management fees
• Leasing fees
• Renewal fees
• Inspection charges
• Accounting or administrative charges
• Advertising costs

A transparent fee structure helps landlords avoid unexpected expenses and better evaluate the total cost of real estate management services.

5. How Does the Company Handle Property Maintenance?

Property maintenance services determine the long-term health of your investment. Ask:

• How maintenance requests are processed
• Whether the manager offers in-house maintenance or uses external vendors
• Approval requirements for repairs above a certain cost
• Emergency repair protocols
• How often inspections are performed

Clear processes support consistent service quality and cost control.

6. What Is the Approach to Tenant Management and Communication?

Tenant management services influence tenant satisfaction and reduce turnover. Clarify:

• How tenant complaints are handled
• Expected response times
• Communication channels used
• Whether the manager offers online portals
• How conflict or lease violations are addressed

A structured communication approach is essential in a fast-moving rental market like Las Vegas.

7. How Does the Company Screen Tenants?

Tenant screening services directly impact property performance. Ask:

• What screening criteria are used
• Whether background, credit and rental history checks are included
• Who makes the final approval decision
• Whether the process aligns with fair housing laws in Nevada

Thorough screening reduces risk and increases tenant reliability.

Additional Questions That Help Landlords Make Better Decisions

Landlords benefit from asking deeper questions about tenant screening, maintenance planning, financial expectations, and communication standards. These insights help ensure smoother operations, long-term stability, and stronger property performance.

1. What Experience Does the Company Have in the Las Vegas Market?

Las Vegas has a unique rental landscape influenced by tourism, employment patterns and property supply. Ask about:

• Years of local experience
• Types of properties managed
• Typical vacancy and lease-up times

Local experience supports effective rental property management.

2. What Technology Does the Company Use?

Professional property management now relies heavily on software. Ask:

• Whether portals exist for owners and tenants
• Whether maintenance updates are automated
• How payments and reporting are processed

Modern systems support efficient communication and operations.

3. What Happens When the Property Manager Assigned to My Account Changes?

Staff changes occur in any organization. Ask:

• How transitions are handled
• Whether owners are notified
• How service continuity is maintained

This helps prevent disruptions in management quality.

Choosing a property manager is a strategic decision for Las Vegas landlords and investors. Asking detailed questions about the contract length, termination options, scope of services, liability, insurance and compliance requirements ensures that the agreement supports your long-term investment goals.

Understanding each part of the management agreement in Nevada empowers landlords with transparency and reduces risks associated with rental operations. A thoughtful review process leads to better outcomes, improved tenant satisfaction and stronger long-term property performance. For personalized guidance or to review your management options, feel free to contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should be included in a Las Vegas property management contract?

A contract should include services provided, fees, liability terms, maintenance procedures, reporting requirements, insurance obligations, contract length and termination clauses.

Can I terminate a property management contract early?

Yes, but termination clauses vary. Some agreements require notice periods or early termination fees. Review these details before signing.

What insurance should a property manager have?

Managers typically carry general liability and errors and omissions insurance. The contract should clarify coverage and responsibilities.

Do property managers in Nevada handle legal compliance?

Many do, but practices differ. Ask whether they manage notices, filings, fair housing compliance and eviction-related procedures.

Are maintenance costs automatically approved?

Not always. Contracts usually include approval thresholds. Clarify limits and communication processes for repairs.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.

LAS VEGAS, NV – As more and more construction projects are completed in an effort to address Las Vegas’ affordable housing crisis, apartment rents in Southern Nevada have dropped significantly, with a new report indicating a recent decrease of over four percent from 2024.

According to RealPage Market Analytics, apartment rents in September had plunged 4.1 percent year-over-year, which is quite a bit higher than the national average of 0.3 percent.

In the third quarter of 2025, the average rent of multifamily housing units in Las Vegas reached $1,451 per month; renters in the market have typically favored Class B and newer Class C properties for their cost-effectiveness due to affordability concerns.

Meanwhile, demand for apartments in Las Vegas continues to be fueled by its strong labor market and the steady influx of transplanted residents from outside of Nevada that it continues to attract.  

Large decreases in rent weren’t confined to Las Vegas, but instead was part of a broader West Coast phenomenon, where major metropolitan areas throughout that region noted the largest overall drops in the country in September. RealPage stated in their report that the cause was tied mostly to the market adjusting to national economic trends while absorbing new housing supply.

Las Vegas had previously been considered partially immune to national recession symptoms due to its economy being strongly propped up by its normally robust year-round tourism industry. However, Vegas has been recently experiencing a downturn in that regard as fewer people are traveling and spending money amid spiking inflation and the currently uncertain economic conditions in the country.

But despite the higher-than-average rent cuts in Vegas, they are not nearly at their highest points yet in recently recorded history; year-over-year drops reached 4.6 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a whopping 10 percent in 2010 after the Great Recession hit.

Shelter Realty Property Management specializes in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV. Feel free to give us a call at 702.376.7379 so we can answer any questions you may have.