
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Reno area of Reno.


The Point West University

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The Rivet

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400 University Ter, Unit B1

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Truckee River Terrace

760 Moran St

1800 On Purdue

River Arms Apartments

Reno Regency
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1495 Wright St

ParcOne60

Riverside Park Apartments

The Onyx at 695

Gibson Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

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Sage by Vintage

614 Moran St

331 Broadway Blvd

Vintage at Washington Station
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217 E Taylor St

520 Locust St

Stardust Apartments

229 Claremont St

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Kirman Garden

361 Gould St

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Nevada Hills Apartments

Harvard Apartments

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Regina Marie Apartments

320 Grand Canyon
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Moran Apartments

100 N Arlington Ave

Trembling Leaves Apartments

Sarrazin Arms Apartments

The Plaza at 4th Street Apartments

Manzanita Inn Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

Vintage at Citi Vista 55+ Apartments

Locust Apartments
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Locust Street Apartments

The Point Midtown

Park View Villas

Stone Creek Apartments

Park Willow Apartments

1680 Mill Street

1037 N Sierra St

Habitat Flats

Whitewater Park Apartments

Renova Flats
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Downtown Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Reno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Reno Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $740 | $3,780 |
| Downtown Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $850 | $5,836 |
| Downtown Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $966 | $7,986 |
| Downtown Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $836 | $3,775 |
| Downtown Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $756 | $7,921 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Reno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Reno area of Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at Colony Studios & Apartments priced from $740. The Rivet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Downtown Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| The Rivet | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Reno Regency | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| ParcOne60 | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| The Onyx at 695 | 0BD, 1BTH A23 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Vintage at Washington Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
| 217 E Taylor St | 1 Bed/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reno, NV
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reno area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Harvard Apartments in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Reno apartment is the Deluxe Loft Units Model at The Deluxe Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Reno apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Deluxe Apartments | Deluxe Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Park at Idlewild | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 1800 On Purdue | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Sierra Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Canyon Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Print Shop Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Stardust Apartments | 1/1 West | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Reno, Reno, NV
Mount Rose Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Reno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Reno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Reno is under $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Reno is River Arms Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Downtown Reno costs $2,605.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 25 regular apartments in Downtown Reno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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