Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV from $400 (118 Rentals)

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Colony Studios & Apartments
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$714 - $1,095
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$714 - $1,095

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Colony Studios & Apartments

1000 Harvard WayReno, NV 89502
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1110 Evans Ave, Unit B6
$750
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$750

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Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

1110 Evans Ave, Unit B6

1110 Evans AveReno, NV 89512
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Lev
$895 - $1,150
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Lev

1617 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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921 Willow St

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The Rivet
$928 - $1,234
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$813 - $1,119
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$115

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$928 - $1,234
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The Rivet

2050 Market StReno, NV 89502
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Palace Apartments
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$975 - $1,550
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$975 - $1,550

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$975 - $1,550
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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1360 N Sierra St

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property at 140 College Dr

140 College Dr

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Talus Point
$1,095 - $2,495
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$1,095 - $2,495

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$1,095 - $2,495
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Talus Point

3970 Covington WayReno, NV 89503
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901 Virbel Ln

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Pinyon Apartments
$1,129 - $1,795
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$989 - $1,655
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$140

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$1,129 - $1,795
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

Pinyon Apartments

1130 E Moana LnReno, NV 89502
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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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Springview by Vintage
$1,183 - $1,630
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$1,183 - $1,630

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$1,183 - $1,630
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Springview by Vintage

2325 Clear Acre LnReno, NV 89512
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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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$1,183 - $1,630
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Sage by Vintage

500 Stoker AveReno, NV 89503
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Brooktree Apartments
$1,200 - $1,645
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$1,200 - $1,645

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$1,200 - $1,645
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Brooktree Apartments

2400 Harvard WayReno, NV 89502
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Sierra Manor II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Manor II

2360 Paradise DrReno, NV 89512
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Reno, NV Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reno, NV

Pricing Updated: 11/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Reno, NV area range in price from $525 to $10,899 with an overall median price of $2,912. The three Reno neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Reno at $1,095, North Valleys at $525, and Outer North Valleys at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reno Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Reno$1,660$1,09515
North Valleys$1,700$525765
Outer North Valleys$1,700$525765
Dandini Regional Center$1,710$649358
Outer University$1,760$525552
Hillcrest East$1,770$649311
Mountain View Estates$1,770$649290
West University$1,780$649210
Convention Center$1,830$1,09923
Ward 1$1,899$9009

Cheapest Available Reno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Stone Senior Apartments in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $525. Colony Studios & Apartments in the North Valleys neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$525
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$714
The Villager Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
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
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$819
Park Place at Reno4x44BR,4BA$819
Sarrazin Arms Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$850
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
1837 C StStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reno area is the $1.33 price per square foot 240 College Ct Model at 240 College Ct, Unit A in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Reno apartment is the Ponderosa Model at Meadows II Apartment Homes starting at $1,905 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Ward 2 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.
240 College Ct, Unit A240 College Ct2BR,1BA$1.33
Meadows II Apartment HomesPonderosa2BR,2.5BA$1.26
The Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View3BR,3BA$0.59
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.33
The Highlands3X33BR,3BA$0.80
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
The RepublicB1A2BR,2BA$1.08
Fifteen513x2 ATS3BR,2BA$1.15
Canyon FlatsB12BR,2BA$1.28
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Reno, NV

Ranked #5

Among cities in Nevada for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Reno, NV

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Reno, NV Area Reviews

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Jennifer4+ years in Reno

July 17, 2025

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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reno?

The cheapest apartment in Reno is Carriage Stone Senior Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Reno costs $2,912.

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 2,507 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 $638 which is $2,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reno.

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