
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV from $400 (22 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Studio Apartments | $1,402 | $725 | $3,239 |
| Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $825 | $7,141 |
| Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $875 | $8,006 |
| Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $800 | $7,358 |
| Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $665 | $10,000+ |
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Jennifer • 4+ years in Reno
July 17, 2025Rent 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 $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Reno is JONES 1140 which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Reno costs $3,375.
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 1,041 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 $619 which is $2,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reno.
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