Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest East Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (3 Rentals)

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1617 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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Hillcrest East, Reno, NV Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest East, NV

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest East area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View Model at The Towers at Pink Hill in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Hillcrest East apartment is the 3X3 Model at The Highlands starting at $822 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the West University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View3BR,3BA$0.59
The Highlands3X33BR,3BA$0.74
Boulder Creek Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.52
Talus Point2x1 Flat - C2BR,1BA$1.54
The RepublicB1A2BR,2BA$0.94
Ridgeview by Vintage2X22BR,2BA$1.54
Fifteen513x2 ATS3BR,2BA$1.11
The Dean RenoB22BR,2BA$1.50
The Ridge at Sun Valley2x12BR,2BA$1.65
Whittell Pointe I and II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest East, Reno, NV

Ranked #25

Among cities in Nevada for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hillcrest East Neighborhood in Reno, NV

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest East is under $1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest East?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest East is The Ridge at Sun Valley which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in Hillcrest East costs $1,740.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest East?

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 224 regular apartments in Hillcrest East 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 Hillcrest East?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest East have an average cost of $808 which is $932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest East.

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