
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (83 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward 3 area of Reno.


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Colony Studios & Apartments

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The Rivet

860 Quincy St

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

ParcOne60

Pinyon Apartments

760 Moran St

1800 On Purdue
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Riverside Park Apartments

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Palace Apartments

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Creekside Apartments

625 Eureka Ave

Mountain View Apartments

611 Elko Ave

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Peaks at the Park

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Brooktree Apartments

217 E Taylor St

954 Berrum Ln, Unit 5
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Park On Virginia

Rosewood Park Apartments

2300 West

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Kirman Garden

4043 Shinners Pl

401 Linden St

The Plaza at 4th Street Apartments

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Locust Apartments

Locust Street Apartments
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The Point Midtown

Park Willow Apartments

Grove Manor

1680 Mill Street

Montara Apartments

Habitat Flats

Ala Moana Apartments

662 Eureka Ave

496 Highland Ave

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1350 Haskell St

The Lotus at Midtown

300 Holcomb

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Linden Apartments

Thoma Street Apartments

Kramer's Midtown Studios

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Ward 3, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 3?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 3 Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $725 | $1,930 |
| Ward 3 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $959 | $2,835 |
| Ward 3 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,200 | $4,274 |
| Ward 3 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,275 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 area of Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at The Villager Studio Apartments priced from $725. Colony Studios & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villager Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| The Rivet | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| Locust Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 207 | Studio,1BA | $968 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Peaks at the Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| 218 3rd St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NV
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.61 price per square foot Plan A Model at SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTS in the in the The Foothills at Wingfield Springs : Estrella neighborhood starting from $2,098. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 2x2.5 Townhome Model at Fountainhouse at Victorian Square starting at $1,957 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the The Foothills at Wingfield Springs : Estrella neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTS | Plan A | 1BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Fountainhouse at Victorian Square | 2x2.5 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| 1800 On Purdue | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Riley Apartments | 2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Kirman Garden | 1 Bdr 1 Bath R | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 401 Linden St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 207 | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
| 218 3rd St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Best Local Schools in Ward 3, Reno, NV
Roger Corbett Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Linden Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $1,793.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?
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 15 regular apartments in Ward 3 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 Ward 3?
Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $238 which is $1,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.
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