Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (24 Rentals)

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The Westlyn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Westlyn

118 West StReno, NV 89501

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400UT
1 Bedroom Apartments

400UT

400 University TerReno, NV 89503
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1247 W 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1247 W 1st St

1247 W 1st StReno, NV 89503
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JONES 1140
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

JONES 1140

1140 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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Stone Creek Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Creek Apartments

1250 W 2nd StReno, NV 89503
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Downtown Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Reno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Reno area of Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Sarrazin Arms Apartments priced from $525. 400UT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sarrazin Arms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$525
400UT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$699
The RivetStudio SmallStudio,1BA$813
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reno, NV

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reno area is the $1.85 price per square foot Craftsman Model at The Village at Idlewild Park in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Downtown Reno apartment is the Two Bedroom TH Model at Riverside Park Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Idlewild ParkCraftsman2BR,2BA$1.85
Riverside Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,2BA$1.79
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
1800 On Purdue2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Royal Oak Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Moran ApartmentsMoran2BR,1BA$1.95
Kirman Garden1 Bdr 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Nevada Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Downtown Reno, Reno, NV

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Reno. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Reno?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Reno is Sarrazin Arms Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Downtown Reno costs $2,087.

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 10 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Reno?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Reno have an average cost of $286 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Reno.

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