
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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The Villager Studio Apartments

Altitude by Vintage

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Colony Studios & Apartments

The Point West University

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The Rivet

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400 University Ter, Unit B1

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Truckee River Terrace

2065 Whitfield Wy
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Cottages at Glenda

760 Moran St

Vintage at Spanish Springs

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The Loft Apartments

860 Quincy St

Golden Apartments

Pinyon Apartments

1800 On Purdue

River Arms Apartments

Reno Regency
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Elevation at the U

The Ridge at Sun Valley

1495 Wright St

3242 Bentgrass Dr

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Springview by Vintage

ParcOne60

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Palace Apartments

Riverside Park Apartments

3481 Tripp Dr

3501 Tripp Dr
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The Onyx at 695

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Creekside Apartments

Westwood Sierra Apartments

Gibson Apartments

Mountain View 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
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Regency Park

Whittell Pointe I and II

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Sage by Vintage

Zephyr Pointe

614 Moran St

Square One

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Shoreline Plaza

Fairway Park Manor

218 3rd St

1037 Parkview 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 | $1,452 | $725 | $3,754 |
| Washoe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $599 | $6,355 |
| Washoe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $736 | $8,564 |
| Washoe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $686 | $9,156 |
| Washoe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $665 | $10,000+ |
| Washoe County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $715 | $3,795 |
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Cheapest Available Washoe County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washoe County, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Park On Virginia in the Ward 3 neighborhood priced from $599. Colony Studios & Apartments in the North Valleys neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washoe County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Altitude by Vintage | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Villager Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Rivet | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $907 |
| Grace Senior Apartments | Affordable Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Vintage at Spanish Springs | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 211 | Studio,1BA | $993 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washoe County area is the $1.39 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Copper Mesa in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,931. The second greatest value Washoe County apartment is the D1 Model at Canyon Flats starting at $756 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the North Valleys 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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| Copper Mesa | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Canyon Flats | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Springview by Vintage | C1 Alt | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Whittell Pointe I and II | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Park On Virginia | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Big Horn Apartments | Unit 1203 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 211 | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
| Grace Senior Apartments | Affordable Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 $993.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washoe County?
The cheapest apartment in Washoe County is Park On Virginia which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Washoe County costs $2,312.
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 96 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 $438 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washoe County.
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