Cheap Homes for Rent in West University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West University area of Reno.

property at 200 W 2nd St

$1,745 - $1,795

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$1,745

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1 Bedroom Rentals

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200 W 2nd St

RenoNV89501
property at 450 N Arlington Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 636 W 9th St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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636 W 9th St

RenoNV89503
property at 1500 Ellendale Ct

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

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property at 1450 Hillside Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 11

1450 Hillside Dr

RenoNV89503

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage at Washington Station priced from $985. Truckee River Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage at Washington Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990
The Onyx at 695Studio AStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, NV

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Towers at Pink Hill in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value West University apartment is the D2 Model at The Dean Reno starting at $799 with a $0.64 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 Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.58
The Dean RenoD24BR,4BA$0.64
3rd Street Flats1x11BR,1BA$2.41
Stardust Apartments1/1 West1BR,1BA$2.08
Eden TowerA1 - The PrimroseStudio ,1BA$2.65
245 North ArlingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19
Vintage at Washington Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
The Onyx at 695Studio AStudio ,1BA$3.65
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio ,1BA$3.69

Frequently Asked Questions about West University

What type of rentals are currently available in West University?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in West University, NV with pricing that ranges from $649 to $9,114. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University ranging from $1,745 to $3,675.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West University ranges from $1,745 to $3,675 with an average monthly rent of $2,527.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West University range from $800 to $3,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,861 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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