Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Las Vegas, NV from $300 (133 Rentals)

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University District, Las Vegas, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Las Vegas, NV is a Studio unit found at Mezzo priced from $599. Quail Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Las Vegas, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MezzoStudioStudio,1BA$599
Quail RidgeStudio QuadStudio,1BA$625
Viva ApartmentsStudio with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Harmon 370Studio RenoStudio,1BA$675
Villas at Desert PointeStudioStudio,1BA$725
Residence at Sierra VistaA11BR,1BA$799
Sierra Park ApartmentsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$799
Camino 25561 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The CanvasMonetStudio,1BA$799
Cambridge VistaStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, NV

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.20 price per square foot MAIN 2x2A Model at Courtyard 525 in the in the South Las Vegas neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value University District apartment is the B2 Model at Indigo at Sunset Park starting at $1,420 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Paradise neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtyard 525MAIN 2x2A2BR,2BA$1.20
Indigo at Sunset ParkB22BR,2BA$1.18
Camino 11073 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Tamarus Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.18
The Point at Flamingo2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Tamarus Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Tides on CambridgeB22BR,2BA$1.12
Camino 25561 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
TIDES AT DESERT POINTE1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.14
Villas at Desert PointeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University District, Las Vegas, and the greater Las Vegas area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the University District Neighborhood in Las Vegas, NV

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?

The cheapest apartment in University District is Harmon 370 which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in University District costs $3,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in University District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University District?

Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $244 which is $2,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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