Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (31 Rentals)

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The Onyx at 695
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$1,049 - $1,560
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The Onyx at 695

695 W 3rd StReno, NV 89503
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Sage by Vintage
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$1,183 - $1,415
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Sage by Vintage

500 Stoker AveReno, NV 89503
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property at 1333 Terrace Dr

$1,600

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1333 Terrace Dr

RenoNV89503

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245 North Arlington
$1,770 - $2,660
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$1,660 - $2,550
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245 North Arlington

245 N Arlington AveReno, NV 89503
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property at 766 West St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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766 West St

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Renova Flats
Studio Apartments

Renova Flats

525 W 4th StReno, NV 89503
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West Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Flats

232 West StReno, NV 89501
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Westwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

401 College DrReno, NV 89503
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Eden Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Tower

147 Ralston StReno, NV 89503
property at 100 N Arlington Ave

$1,475 - $1,695

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$1,695

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property at 749 W 5th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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749 W 5th St

RenoNV89503

West University, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at Whitewater Park Apartments priced from $1,028. Gibson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitewater Park ApartmentsA1 - Whitewater ParkStudio,1BA$1,028
Gibson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage at Washington Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,243
Stardust Apartments1/1 West1BR,1BA$1,250
Nevada Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,264
3rd Street Flats1x11BR,1BA$1,876
The Chelsea at Riverwalk2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom G - West Facing2BR,2BA$2,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, NV

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $0.73 price per square foot D3 Model at The Dean Reno in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $915. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom G - West Facing Model at The Chelsea at Riverwalk starting at $2,314 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the West University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Dean RenoD34BR,4BA$0.73
The Chelsea at Riverwalk2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom G - West Facing2BR,2BA$2.31
3rd Street Flats1x11BR,1BA$2.21
Nevada Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Stardust Apartments1/1 West1BR,1BA$2.08
840 N Sierra St840 N Sierra St1BR,1BA$2.12
Vintage at Washington Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Gibson ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
Whitewater Park ApartmentsA1 - Whitewater ParkStudio ,1BA$3.03
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio ,1BA$3.69

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Nevada including West University, Reno, and the greater Reno area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?

The cheapest apartment in West University is Truckee River Terrace which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in West University costs $2,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?

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 28 regular apartments in West University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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