Downtown Reno

Reno, NV

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Downtown Reno - Reno, NV

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Live at the center of the action in the biggest little city in the world.

Walkable Entertainment Dining Parks Affordable

Covering a few blocks on either side of Virginia Street between Interstate 80 and the Truckee River, Downtown Reno packs a ton of amenities and attractions into a fairly small area. The city’s famous casinos and the Reno Events Center bring world-class entertainment on a regular basis, the nightlife is always in full swing, and unique cafes and restaurants are all over the area.

Scenic green spaces like Wingfield Park and City Plaza are great for taking some quiet time and enjoying the sunshine. The University of Nevada, Reno’s campus sits just north of Downtown, making it a highly convenient location for students, faculty, and university staff. Best of all, many Downtown apartments and condos are available for very affordable rates, putting all of this at your doorstep even if you’re on a tight budget.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Reno is $1,101 for a studio, $1,317 for one bedroom, $1,756 for two bedrooms, and $1,944 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Reno has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 413 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,101/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 574 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,317/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 890 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,756/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 842 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,944/month

    Average Rent

Reviews of Downtown Reno - Reno, NV

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3.2 38 Reviews

Former Resident

5 months agoNiche Review

Grew up in Northshore, moved but most people remain in the area. This creates more of a community and a situation where everyone knows everyone. Things have gotten rougher lately, I can understand the concern of safety in the area but I know most locals take pride in their community

Current Resident

1 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

The neighborhood is fairly decent but could have better sidewalks. It would also be nice if they had more local activities like Jacinto City nearby. The football games always seem to be a highlight and bring the community together and the people you do meet are very welcoming. It's been nice living here overall for over 15 years.

Niche User

9 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Someones always getting robbed at gun point or running cars into buildings to get vaults. If you own a business here never get too involved with the locals because they will rob you once they know where your hiding the money. They even cut the exhaust from under my car just to sell it for 50 bucks maybe which cost me 200+ to replace. Horrible

Niche User

9 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

It's one of the decent places, I have had the privilege to live in.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
  • University of Nevada Arboretum
  • W.M. Keck Museum
  • May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Rancho San Rafael Park

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.