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Wells Avenue Neighborhood Reno, NV

A charming neighborhood near Reno’s trendiest destinations

Great Location Convenient Restaurants

If a central location is important for your next home in Reno, Wells Avenue Neighborhood might be ideal. Wells Avenue Neighborhood is near Midtown, Downtown, and the Riverwalk District, giving residents easy access to some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment including museums and casinos. This charming neighborhood sits within walking distance of downtown, making it a great choice for those who want to be close to the excitement. There are also plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and bars in Wells Avenue. Along with beautiful Mission Revival bungalows, Wells Avenue Neighborhood has cozy ranch-style houses and apartments available for rent for any budget. Attracting even more renters, Wells Avenues is also convenient to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the University of Nevada at Reno.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wells Avenue Neighborhood is $1,192 for one bedroom, $1,390 for two bedrooms, and $1,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wells Avenue Neighborhood has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 572 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,192/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 893 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,390/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,599/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

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

Top Apartments in Wells Avenue Neighborhood

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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.