
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV from $400 (116 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washoe County.


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The Villager Studio Apartments

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Colony Studios & Apartments

Truckee River Terrace

128-130 Arletta St

The Point West University

STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE

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Cottages at Glenda

The Rivet

Vintage at Spanish Springs
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The Loft Apartments

The Ridge at Sun Valley

Golden Apartments

ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE

ParcOne60

Pinyon Apartments

Elevation at the U

1360 N Sierra St

145 Keystone Pl

1800 On Purdue
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Vintage at Citi Vista 55+ Apartments

River Arms Apartments

Reno Regency

The Onyx at 695

Whittell Pointe I and II

Riverside Park Apartments

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Palace Apartments

1630 Lewis St

Gibson Apartments

Westwood Sierra Apartments
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Creekside Apartments

1060 Wilson Ave

Montebello at Summit Ridge

Mountain View Apartments

Fairway Park Manor

Talus Point

The Aurora Apartments

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Regina Marie Apartments

Meadow Wood Apartments

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Peaks at the Park
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Copper Mesa

Park On Virginia

Zephyr Pointe

Regency Park

2197 Patton Dr

Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+

Square One
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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 | $1,421 | $725 | $3,377 |
| Washoe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $525 | $3,496 |
| Washoe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $879 | $5,449 |
| Washoe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $799 | $9,471 |
| Washoe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $786 | $8,134 |
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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 Carriage Stone Senior Apartments in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $525. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| The Villager Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| 1247 W 1st St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Towers at Pink Hill | 3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View | 3BR,3BA | $799 |
| Fifteen51 | 4x3 BTS | 4BR,3BA | $823 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 305 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $861 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washoe County, NV
As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washoe County area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View Model at The Towers at Pink Hill in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Washoe County apartment is the D3 Model at The Dean Reno starting at $915 with a $0.73 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 3 Bath - Master Suite w/Virginia St. View | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| The Dean Reno | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| The Highlands | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.88 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Republic | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Ridge at Sun Valley | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Whittell Pointe I and II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Canyon Flats | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Park Willow Apartments | Unit 305 | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washoe County?
The cheapest apartment in Washoe County is Carriage Stone Senior Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Washoe County costs $1,965.
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 298 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 $480 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washoe County.
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