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The Rivet
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$945 - $1,377
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$813 - $1,245
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The Rivet

2050 Market StReno, NV 89502
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The Loft Apartments
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$950 - $1,650
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$950 - $1,650

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$950 - $1,650
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The Loft Apartments

3660 Grant DrReno, NV 89509
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Golden Apartments
$959 - $1,935
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$959 - $1,935

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$959 - $1,935
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Golden Apartments

520 Brinkby AveReno, NV 89509
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ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE
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$980 - $1,630
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$980 - $1,630

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$980 - $1,630
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ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE

1550 Sky Valley DrReno, NV 89523
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Pinyon Apartments
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$989 - $1,655
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$989 - $1,655

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$989 - $1,655
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Pinyon Apartments

1130 E Moana LnReno, NV 89502
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Elevation at the U
$995 - $999
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$995 - $999

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$995 - $999
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Elevation at the U

1617 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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property at 145 Keystone Pl

$995

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$995

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145 Keystone Pl

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1800 On Purdue
$999 - $1,399
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$999 - $1,399

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$999 - $1,399
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1800 On Purdue

1800 Purdue DrReno, NV 89502
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River Arms Apartments
$1,000 - $1,600
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$1,000 - $1,600

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River Arms Apartments

1255 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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Reno Regency
$1,040 - $1,680
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$1,040 - $1,680

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$1,040 - $1,680
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Reno Regency

590 Lake At 6th StReno, NV 89501
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The Onyx at 695
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$1,049 - $1,560
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$1,049 - $1,560

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The Onyx at 695

695 W 3rd StReno, NV 89503
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Palace Apartments
$1,079 - $1,654
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$975 - $1,550
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$104

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$1,079 - $1,654
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Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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property at 1630 Lewis St

$1,095

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Gibson Apartments
$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,100 - $1,300

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$1,100 - $1,300
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Gibson Apartments

441 W 2nd StReno, NV 89503
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Shoreline Plaza
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$1,100 - $1,525
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$1,100 - $1,525

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$1,100 - $1,525
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Shoreline Plaza

2500 Dickerson RdReno, NV 89503
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Westwood Sierra Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,450
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$1,100 - $1,450

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$1,100 - $1,450
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Westwood Sierra Apartments

1555 N Sierra StReno, NV 89503
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property at 1060 Wilson Ave

$1,100

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ParcOne60
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$1,115 - $1,548
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$1,115 - $1,548

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$1,115 - $1,548
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ParcOne60

160 Sinclair StReno, NV 89501
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Fairway Park Manor
$1,125 - $1,975
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$1,125 - $1,975

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$1,125 - $1,975
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Fairway Park Manor

1224 Berrum LnReno, NV 89509
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Talus Point
$1,134 - $2,574
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$1,055 - $2,495
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$79

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$1,134 - $2,574
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Talus Point

3970 Covington WayReno, NV 89503
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Regina Marie Apartments
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$1,149 - $1,675
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$1,149 - $1,675

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$1,149 - $1,675
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Regina Marie Apartments

1143 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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Meadow Wood Apartments
$1,160 - $1,950
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$1,160 - $1,950

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$1,160 - $1,950
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Meadow Wood Apartments

6200 Meadowood Mall CirReno, NV 89502
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Peaks at the Park
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$1,169 - $1,729
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$915 - $1,475
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Peaks at the Park

950 Nutmeg PlReno, NV 89502
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Whittell Pointe I and II
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$1,180 - $1,636
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$1,180 - $1,636

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$1,180 - $1,636
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Whittell Pointe I and II

1855 Selmi DrReno, NV 89512
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Copper Mesa
$1,183 - $1,814
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$1,183 - $1,814

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$1,183 - $1,814
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Copper Mesa

205 Silver Lake RdReno, NV 89508
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Sage by Vintage
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$1,183 - $1,630
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$1,183 - $1,630

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Sage by Vintage

500 Stoker AveReno, NV 89503
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STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE
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$1,183 - $1,630
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$1,183 - $1,630

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STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE

600 Geiger Grade RdReno, NV 89521
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Zephyr Pointe
$1,185 - $1,636
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$1,185 - $1,636

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$1,185 - $1,636
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Zephyr Pointe

10640 N McCarran BlvdReno, NV 89503
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Park On Virginia
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$1,185 - $1,636
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$1,185 - $1,636

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$1,185 - $1,636
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Park On Virginia

3295 S Virginia StReno, NV 89502
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Regency Park
$1,195 - $1,715
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$1,195 - $1,715

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$1,195 - $1,715
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Regency Park

3200 Lakeside DrReno, NV 89509
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property at 2197 Patton Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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property at 1033 Parkview St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1033 Parkview St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reno, NV

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Reno, NV area range in price from $649 to $9,254 with an overall median price of $2,685. The three Reno neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West University at $649, Dandini Regional Center at $649, and Convention Center at $989. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reno Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West University$1,325$64964
Dandini Regional Center$1,612$649195
Convention Center$1,655$98944
Reno Tahoe Intl Airport$1,655$98930
Hillcrest East$1,661$649181
Wells Avenue Neighborhood$1,750$87412
Outer University$1,785$649403
Mountain View Estates$1,820$649143
Ward 3$1,840$725211
Ward 1$1,975$9006

Cheapest Available Reno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at The Villager Studio Apartments in the West University neighborhood priced from $725. Colony Studios & Apartments in the North Valleys neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villager Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$740
1247 W 1st St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
The Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View3BR,3BA$799
Sarrazin Arms Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$850
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
The RivetStudio SmallStudio,1BA$945
Park Willow ApartmentsUnit 210Studio,1BA$957
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio,1BA$980
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reno area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View Model at The Towers at Pink Hill in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Reno apartment is the D3 Model at The Dean Reno starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the West University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View3BR,3BA$0.59
The Dean RenoD34BR,4BA$0.73
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.41
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
The RepublicB1A2BR,2BA$1.01
The Ridge at Sun Valley2x12BR,2BA$1.33
Whittell Pointe I and II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Canyon FlatsB12BR,2BA$1.31
400UT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45

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Reno Overview

A vibrant city that provides numerous cultural events and sporting events to check out throughout the year along with the iconic casinos, nightlife, entertainment and much, much more, Reno, NV is a fantastic place to live. This Nevada staples is a haven for those who prefer non-rainy days. There is little precipitation, and those who enjoy the outdoors can transition from water skis to snow skis as the seasons change.

Why live in Reno, NV?

Reno caters to as many interests as it has kinds of residents. Those who enjoy music can visit the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and the Reno Pops Orchestra as well as the iconic Burning Man Festival. Theater goers can enjoy the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts and the Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company. Sports fans can enjoy a range of activitieis ranging from minor league baseball to indoor hockey as well as amateur boxing and professional golf.

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Rent far exceeds income here. Most rentals want monthly income to be 3x the monthly rent. Which makes finding an affordable place seem impossible. So good luck!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Reno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Reno is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reno?

The cheapest apartment in Reno is VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Reno costs $2,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Reno?

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 1,264 regular apartments in Reno 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 Reno?

Cheap apartments in Reno have an average cost of $570 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reno.

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