University of Nevada

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University of Nevada Reno Campus - Reno, NV Area Guide

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The University of Nevada Reno is a public research institution offering students a National Tier 1 education at an affordable price, a vibrant campus experience, and access to meaningful research opportunities. Founded in 1874, UNR is home to a wide range of degree programs taught by highly accomplished faculty, including top-rated Engineering, Journalism, and MBA programs. UNR also has competitive sports teams known as the Wolf Pack, which participate in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. Plenty of apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes available for rent surround UNR. To narrow your options, focus on which part of campus you will be frequenting the most. School of Medicine students and faculty may want to concentrate on rentals near campus’ northeastern side whereas Department of English faculty and students might prefer convenience to the southwestern side of campus. UNR is also accessible to I-80, making longer commutes simple. Access to over 250 student clubs and Downtown Reno’s many amenities in addition to close proximity to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park ensure there’s never a dull moment at UNR.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Reno, NV is $1,137 for a studio, $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,793 for two bedrooms, and $2,333 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Reno has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,462/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,793/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,315 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,333/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Jessie Beck Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

462 Students

Hunter Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

319 Students

Ted Hunsburger Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

566 Students

Brown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

Rollan D. Melton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

477 Students

Mount Rose Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

420 Students

Marce Herz Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

957 Students

Darrell C Swope Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,027 Students

Kendyl Depoali Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

B D Billinghurst Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

993 Students

Tmcc Magnet High School

Public

Grades 10-12

245 Students

Reno High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,741 Students

Damonte Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,738 Students

Robert Mc Queen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,727 Students

Galena High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,345 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.