Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (42 Rentals)

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280 Linden St

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property at 921 Willow St

921 Willow St

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901 Virbel Ln

RenoNV89502

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VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

301 Gentry WayReno, NV 89502
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Grove Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Manor

255 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Montara Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montara Apartments

669 N Sadleir WayReno, NV 89512
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Habitat Flats
Studio Apartments

Habitat Flats

72 High StReno, NV 89502
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Ala Moana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

3300 Kauai CtReno, NV 89509
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LOCUST CANYON APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST CANYON APARTMENTS

475 Grand Canyon BlvdReno, NV 89502
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300 Holcomb
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Holcomb

300 Holcomb AveReno, NV 89502
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property at 426 12th St

426 12th St

SparksNV89431
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1440 Victorian Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 Victorian Ave

1440 Victorian AveSparks, NV 89431
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Sierra Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Crest

795 Prater WaySparks, NV 89431
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The Sparks Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sparks Studios

2150 Victorian AveSparks, NV 89431

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304 Victorian Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

304 Victorian Ave

304 Victorian AveSparks, NV 89431
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1600 I St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 I St

1600 I StSparks, NV 89431

Ward 3, Reno, NV Local Guide

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 Colony Studios & Apartments priced from $714. The Villager Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$714
The Villager Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
1680 Mill StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,058
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$1,065
Mountain View ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,139
Peaks at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,205
Lincoln Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NV

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.36 price per square foot Plan B Model at SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTS in the in the The Foothills at Wingfield Springs : Estrella neighborhood starting from $1,773. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 401 Linden St starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTSPlan B2BR,2BA$1.36
401 Linden St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Banbridge2 BED B2BR,2BA$1.56
Evergreen Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.52
1800 On Purdue2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Riley Apartments2b12BR,1BA$1.63
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Peaks at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.55
1680 Mill StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 3, Reno, NV

Ranked #20

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Nevada including Ward 3, Reno, and the greater Reno area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,110.

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 10 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 $310 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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