
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV from $400 (148 Rentals)
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Colony Studios & Apartments

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1120 Evans Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Truckee River Terrace

Whittell Pointe I and II

The Point West University

860 Quincy St

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Cottages at Glenda

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The Rivet
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Vintage at Spanish Springs

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The Loft Apartments

The Ridge at Sun Valley

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Altitude by Vintage

Pinyon Apartments

Elevation at the U

760 Moran St

1800 On Purdue

River Arms Apartments
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ParcOne60

565 Roberts St

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The Onyx at 695

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Springview by Vintage

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Palace Apartments

3485 Tripp Dr

426 12th St

460 Wilson Ave
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840 N Sierra St

Gibson Apartments

Westwood Sierra Apartments

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Creekside Apartments

1060 Wilson Ave

Mountain View Apartments

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Talus Point

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Peaks at the Park

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Sage by Vintage

Copper Mesa

Park On Virginia

Zephyr Pointe

219 E 7th St

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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 | $1,406 | $725 | $2,699 |
| Washoe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $771 | $7,085 |
| Washoe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $875 | $6,010 |
| Washoe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $800 | $7,481 |
| Washoe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $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 East in the West University neighborhood priced from $520. Banbridge in the North Valleys neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $662. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washoe County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Run East | Vintage 6X4/6X5 F | 6BR,5BA | $520 |
| Banbridge | 2 BED A | 2BR,2BA | $662 |
| 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 | $771 |
| Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Vintage at Spanish Springs | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washoe County 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 Washoe County apartment is the C1 Model at The Republic starting at $846 with a $0.75 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 Dean Reno | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| The Republic | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| Whittell Pointe I and II | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| VISTA POINT | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Canyon Flats | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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 $990.
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 $771, while the average apartment in Washoe County costs $2,302.
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 173 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 $474 which is $1,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washoe County.
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