Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Canyon Flats
$736 - $1,866
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$689 - $1,819
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$47

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$736 - $1,866
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canyon Flats

661 University WayReno, NV 89501
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The Highlands
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$790 - $980
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$725 - $915
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$790 - $980
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Highlands

2800 Enterprise RdReno, NV 89512
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The Republic
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$888 - $1,178
Total Monthly Price11 Month Lease Term

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$748 - $1,038
Required Monthly Fees
$140

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$888 - $1,178
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Republic

1550 Evans AveReno, NV 89512
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Fifteen51
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$906 - $1,500
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$849 - $1,443
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$57

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$906 - $1,500
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fifteen51

1551 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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400UT
1 Bedroom Apartments

400UT

400 University TerReno, NV 89503
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Park Place at Reno
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place at Reno

1651 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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Wolf Run East
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Run East

1910 Valley RdReno, NV 89512
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If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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The Point Midtown
Studio Apartments

The Point Midtown

1901 S Virginia StReno, NV 89502
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W. 7th Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

W. 7th Street Apartments

1385-1445 W 7th StReno, NV 89503
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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 $939.

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 $2,195.

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 2,490 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 $641 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reno.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.