Northwest Reno

Reno, NV

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Northwest Reno - Reno, NV Area Guide

A tranquil enclave between the mountains and Reno

Scenic Suburban Convenient Mountain Views Peaceful Family-Friendly

Northwest Reno is a tranquil suburb with picturesque mountain views. Situated just six miles west of Reno, Northwest Reno serves as a transition from the bustling city to a natural reprieve. Between its scenic locale and numerous apartments and homes available for rent, Northwest Reno exudes an overall peaceful atmosphere within minutes of exciting area attractions.

Although Northwest Reno is predominantly residential, the community offers quick access to a host of restaurants and stores in shopping centers strewn along Mae Anne Avenue. Convenience to North McCarran Boulevard and Interstate 80 connect Northwest Reno to the University of Nevada Reno, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Idlewild Park Townhouse, Downtown Reno, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northwest Reno is $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,912 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Reno has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,588/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,102 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,912/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,000/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.