Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Las Vegas, NV from $300 (151 Rentals)

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Paradise Royale
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$784 - $1,433
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$750 - $1,399
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$34

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$784 - $1,433
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Paradise Royale

4505 Paradise RdLas Vegas, NV 89169
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Viva Apartments
$643 - $844
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$599 - $800
Required Monthly Fees
$44

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$643 - $844
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Viva Apartments

1450 E Harmon AveLas Vegas, NV 89119
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Katie Court Apartments
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$699 - $925
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$699 - $925

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$699 - $925
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Katie Court Apartments

3890 Cambridge StLas Vegas, NV 89119
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property at 1388 E Desert Inn Rd

1388 E Desert Inn Rd

Las VegasNV89169
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Quail Ridge
$710
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$710

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$710
Studio Apartments Available Nov 8

Quail Ridge

5292 S Maryland PkyLas Vegas, NV 89119
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property at 236 W Philadelphia Ave

236 W Philadelphia Ave

Las VegasNV89102

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Spectra Paradise
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$805 - $881
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$800 - $876
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$5

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$805 - $881
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Spectra Paradise

4350 Paradise RdLas Vegas, NV 89169
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The Canvas
$814 - $1,080
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$799 - $1,065
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$814 - $1,080
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The Canvas

1511 S Casino Center BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89104
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Cambridge Vista
Rent Specials
$825
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$825

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$825
Studio Apartments Available Dec 17

Cambridge Vista

1025 Sierra Vista DrLas Vegas, NV 89169
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Maryland Park Apartments
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$830 - $950
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$830 - $950

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$830 - $950
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Maryland Park Apartments

1101 Dumont BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89169
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KNC Square
Rent Specials
$849 - $1,049
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$801 - $1,001
Required Monthly Fees
$48

Total Monthly Price
$849 - $1,049
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

KNC Square

549 Sierra Vista DrLas Vegas, NV 89169
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property at 2201 Fairfield Ave

2201 Fairfield Ave

Las VegasNV89102
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The Hendrix
$920 - $1,502
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$895 - $1,477
Required Monthly Fees
$25

Total Monthly Price
$920 - $1,502
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hendrix

2635 Karen CtLas Vegas, NV 89109
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property at 537 Calcaterra Cir

537 Calcaterra Cir

Las VegasNV89119
property at 797 E Harmon Ave

797 E Harmon Ave

Las VegasNV89119
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Campus Crossing
Rent Specials
$952 - $2,139
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$913 - $2,100
Required Monthly Fees
$39

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$952 - $2,139
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Campus Crossing

1363 Living Desert DrLas Vegas, NV 89119
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Tides at North Paradise
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$959 - $5,600
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$924 - $5,565
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$35

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$959 - $5,600
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tides at North Paradise

3600 S University Center DrLas Vegas, NV 89169
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Mezzo
Rent Specials
$979 - $1,504
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$864 - $1,389
Required Monthly Fees
$115

Total Monthly Price
$979 - $1,504
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mezzo

3770 University Center DrLas Vegas, NV 89119
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property at 312 W Cleveland Ave

312 W Cleveland Ave

Las VegasNV89102
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Tides on Cambridge
Rent Specials
$984 - $1,507
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$919 - $1,442
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$984 - $1,507
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tides on Cambridge

3675 Cambridge StLas Vegas, NV 89169
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property at 5197 Greene Ln

5197 Greene Ln

Las VegasNV89119
property at 1075 E Desert Inn Rd

1075 E Desert Inn Rd

Las VegasNV89169
property at 1089 E Desert Inn Rd

1089 E Desert Inn Rd

Las VegasNV89109

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Rita Suites priced from $329. Viva Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $643. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Las Vegas, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rita SuitesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$329
Viva ApartmentsStudio with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$643
Harmon 3701 Bedroom Partial Renovation1BR,1BA$660
WyandotteWyandotte - The Davis1BR,1BA$735
Camino 25751x11BR,1BA$749
Katie Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$749
University Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Paradise RoyaleStudio KitchenetteStudio,1BA$784
Rancho Alvarado1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Camino 25561 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, NV

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.31 price per square foot 506 McKellar Cir Model at 506 McKellar Cir, Unit 4 in the in the South Las Vegas neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value University District apartment is the B2 Model at Indigo at Sunset Park starting at $1,463 with a $1.22 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.
506 McKellar Cir, Unit 4506 McKellar Cir2BR,1BA$0.31
Indigo at Sunset ParkB22BR,2BA$1.22
Prime2Bd | 2Ba | Nottingham | R22BR,2BA$1.13
Camino 11073 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.00
The Point on Flamingo2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Tamarus Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Camino 25562 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Townhome Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
TIDES AT DESERT POINTE1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.14
The Rita SuitesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.72

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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

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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is The Rita Suites which is listed at $329, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,793.

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 110 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 $295 which is $1,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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