Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Reno, NV from $400 (22 Rentals)

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The Republic
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$706 - $1,076
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$639 - $1,009
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$67

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$706 - $1,076
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Republic

1550 Evans AveReno, NV 89512
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Canyon Flats
$756 - $966
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$739 - $949
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$17

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$756 - $966
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canyon Flats

661 University WayReno, 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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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 13

The Onyx at 695

695 W 3rd 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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W. 7th Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

W. 7th Street Apartments

1385-1445 W 7th StReno, NV 89503
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The Point Midtown
Studio Apartments

The Point Midtown

1901 S Virginia StReno, NV 89502
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Sagecliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sagecliff Apartments

2777 Northtowne LnReno, NV 89512
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Elevate at 4400
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elevate at 4400

4400 El Rancho DrSun Valley, NV 89433
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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 $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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