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Rental Market Trends in Reno, NV

What is the average rent in Reno, NV?

$1,500/month

Average Rent

686 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Reno, NV is $1,500 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Reno rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Reno, you can expect to pay about $1,167 per month for a studio, $1,500 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,826 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,340 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,167/month
411 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,500/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,826/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,340/month
1,313 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,353/month
633 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,893/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,899/month
2,460 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,575/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,590/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,217/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,003/month
1,662 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Reno, NV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $32 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Reno, NV
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Reno, NV
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Reno?

Based on current rent prices, Wells Avenue Neighborhood, Convention Center and Reno-Tahoe Intl Airport are the most affordable neighborhoods in Reno.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wells Avenue Neighborhood
$1,249/month
621 Sq Ft
Convention Center
$1,305/month
676 Sq Ft
Reno-Tahoe Intl Airport
$1,345/month
628 Sq Ft
Northeast Reno
$1,467/month
647 Sq Ft
West University
$1,588/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Reno
$1,607/month
674 Sq Ft
Midtown Reno
$1,615/month
676 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,677/month
691 Sq Ft
North Valleys
$1,680/month
827 Sq Ft
West Reno
$1,706/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reno?

Based on current rent prices, Virginia Lake, Southeast Reno and Sierra Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reno.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Lake
$2,131/month
800 Sq Ft
Southeast Reno
$2,052/month
783 Sq Ft
Sierra Meadows
$1,980/month
760 Sq Ft
Old Southwest Reno
$1,952/month
755 Sq Ft
South Meadows
$1,934/month
766 Sq Ft
South Reno
$1,905/month
750 Sq Ft
Redfield Regional Center
$1,900/month
686 Sq Ft
Northwest Reno
$1,851/month
726 Sq Ft
West Reno
$1,706/month
713 Sq Ft
North Valleys
$1,680/month
827 Sq Ft

Which Reno neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Reno with the most apartments available are Old Southwest Reno, South Reno and Sierra Meadows .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Southwest Reno
$1,952/month
755 Sq Ft
South Reno
$1,905/month
750 Sq Ft
Sierra Meadows
$1,980/month
760 Sq Ft
Downtown Reno
$1,607/month
674 Sq Ft
West University
$1,588/month
682 Sq Ft
Virginia Lake
$2,131/month
800 Sq Ft
Midtown Reno
$1,615/month
676 Sq Ft
South Meadows
$1,934/month
766 Sq Ft
West Reno
$1,706/month
713 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,677/month
691 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Reno, NV?

Because the average rent in Reno is $1,500, you’ll want to make about $5,000 per month or $60,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Reno, NV is 3.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Reno is 18.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,167 - $2,340. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 21.6% less for utilities, and 17.0% more for transportation.

City

Reno, NV

2,735 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Reno, NV compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Reno, NV to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Wells Avenue Neighborhood

Reno, NV

Virginia Lake

Reno, NV

Studio
-
$1,087/month
One Bedroom
$1,219/month
$1,253/month
Two Bedroom
$1,390/month
$1,565/month
Three Bedroom
$1,600/month
$1,819/month
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$1,910 - $2,875 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

2490 Eastshore Dr,
Reno, NV 89509

$1,750 - $2,105 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

The Bungalows at Sky Vista

The Bungalows at Sky Vista

9755 Silver Sky Pky,
Reno, NV 89506

$1,676 - $2,124 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 14 Month Lease

Fountainhouse at Victorian Square

Fountainhouse at Victorian Square

1400 Avenue Of The Oaks,
Sparks, NV 89431

$1,706 - $2,113 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Reno, NV

Myan Management Group
Myan Management Group
  • 41

    Communities

  • 5,444

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

9 Communities in Reno
CloudTen Residential
CloudTen Residential
  • 34

    Communities

  • 4,036

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

7 Communities in Reno
Latitude Property Management
Latitude Property Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 3,335

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Reno
PeakMade Real Estate
PeakMade Real Estate
  • 72

    Communities

  • 13,654

    Units

  • 53

    Cities

4 Communities in Reno
The Siegel Group
The Siegel Group
  • 33

    Communities

  • 5,024

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

4 Communities in Reno
Lewis Group of Companies
Lewis Group of Companies
  • 31

    Communities

  • 13,002

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

4 Communities in Reno
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,501

    Communities

  • 963,354

    Units

  • 892

    Cities

3 Communities in Reno
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 90

    Communities

  • 10,090

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

3 Communities in Reno

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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