
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV from $400 (178 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washoe County.


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Colony Studios & Apartments

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Truckee River Terrace

Whittell Pointe I and II

The Point West University

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The Rivet

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Cottages at Glenda

ParcOne60

Vintage at Spanish Springs
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The Loft Apartments

860 Quincy St

3242 Bentgrass Dr

Golden Apartments

Altitude by Vintage

Pinyon Apartments

760 Moran St

1800 On Purdue

River Arms Apartments

Reno Regency
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Elevation at the U

The Ridge at Sun Valley

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The Onyx at 695

Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+

Riverside Park Apartments

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Palace Apartments

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Talus Point

621 6th St

Meadow Wood Apartments

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The Aurora Apartments

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Boulder Creek Apartments

Regency Park

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Springview by Vintage

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Sage by Vintage

Zephyr Pointe

140 College Dr
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Shoreline Plaza

218 3rd St

Fairway Park Manor

1037 Parkview St

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Brooktree Apartments

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Peaks at the Park

Creekside Apartments

Vintage at Washington Station

Vintage at Redfield
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Washoe County, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washoe County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $725 | $3,374 |
| Washoe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $772 | $7,187 |
| Washoe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $775 | $8,065 |
| Washoe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $755 | $8,923 |
| Washoe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $665 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Washoe County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washoe County, NV is a 6 Beds unit found at Wolf Run in the West University neighborhood priced from $520. The Villager Studio Apartments in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washoe County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Run | Vintage 6X4/6X5 F | 6BR,5BA | $520 |
| The Villager Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Whittell Pointe I and II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| The Rivet | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Locust Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Grace Senior Apartments | Affordable Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washoe County 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 Washoe County 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 Washoe County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Towers at Pink Hill | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| The Dean Reno | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
| Canyon Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
| Wolf Run | East 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| VISTA POINT | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Springview by Vintage | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1010 10th St, Unit 10Th Street B | 1010 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 2908 Salem Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washoe County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washoe County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washoe County is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washoe County?
The cheapest apartment in Washoe County is Whittell Pointe I and II which is listed at $772, while the average apartment in Washoe County costs $2,305.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washoe County?
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 108 regular apartments in Washoe County 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 Washoe County?
Cheap apartments in Washoe County have an average cost of $418 which is $1,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washoe County.
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