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Rental Market Trends in Reno, NV

What is the average rent in Reno, NV?

$1,506/month

Average Rent

686 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

Reno, NV Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Reno, NV is $1,506 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Reno rent prices are 8% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Reno average $1,194 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Reno average $1,506 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Reno average $1,842 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Reno average $2,406 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,194/month
407 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,506/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,842/month
998 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,406/month
1,313 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,180/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,036/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,106/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,312/month
2,122 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,749/month
960 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,964/month
1,201 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,966/month
1,554 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Reno, NV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Reno, NV
Last Updated June 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
$1,275/month
640 Sq Ft
Convention Center
$1,315/month
681 Sq Ft
Reno-Tahoe Intl Airport
$1,374/month
628 Sq Ft
Northeast Reno
$1,552/month
661 Sq Ft
West University
$1,581/month
671 Sq Ft
Midtown Reno
$1,596/month
666 Sq Ft
Downtown Reno
$1,717/month
693 Sq Ft
North Valleys
$1,726/month
774 Sq Ft
SPD-Manzanita Pass
$1,764/month
686 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,798/month
705 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reno?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Reno
$2,056/month
756 Sq Ft
South Meadows
$2,028/month
752 Sq Ft
Virginia Lake
$1,983/month
777 Sq Ft
South Reno
$1,955/month
740 Sq Ft
Redfield Regional Center
$1,881/month
693 Sq Ft
Sierra Meadows
$1,864/month
726 Sq Ft
Northwest Reno
$1,838/month
730 Sq Ft
Old Southwest Reno
$1,821/month
726 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,798/month
705 Sq Ft
SPD-Manzanita Pass
$1,764/month
686 Sq Ft

Which Reno neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Reno
$1,717/month
693 Sq Ft
South Reno
$1,955/month
740 Sq Ft
Old Southwest Reno
$1,821/month
726 Sq Ft
West University
$1,581/month
671 Sq Ft
Sierra Meadows
$1,864/month
726 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,798/month
705 Sq Ft
South Meadows
$2,028/month
752 Sq Ft
Midtown Reno
$1,596/month
666 Sq Ft
Virginia Lake
$1,983/month
777 Sq Ft
Southeast Reno
$2,056/month
756 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 $1,506, you’ll want to make about $5,020 per month or $60,240 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 $1,194 - $2,406. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 21.6% less for utilities, and 17.0% more for transportation.

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Reno, NV

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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

Southeast Reno

Reno, NV

Studio
$850/month
$1,705/month
One Bedroom
$1,192/month
$2,081/month
Two Bedroom
$1,390/month
$2,558/month
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
$3,035/month
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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 June 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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