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Highlights
- Air conditioning
- Conveniently located
- Low-maintenance living
- Convenient location
- Updated bathroom
- Cozy home
Location
500 University Way, Reno, NV 89501, USA|Downtown Reno
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Property Overview
500 University Way offers strong value for money, with convenient location benefits and low-maintenance living features. Nearby air conditioning, an updated bathroom, and a cozy home setting pair with excellent access to fitness and wellness options, parks, transit, and a wide range of dining and recreation choices.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
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Amenities for 500 University Way, Downtown Reno
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Wall Furnace |
| Wall/Window Units | Window Units |
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About 500 University Way
Property Status: Active Charming & Updated 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent - 500 University Dr. Reno Enjoy comfortable, low-maintenance living in this clean and well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment conveniently located near the University of Nevada, Reno, downtown, shopping, dining, and public transportation. This inviting unit features a functional kitchenette area, an updated bathroom, air conditioning for year-round comfort, and a private mailbox. The thoughtfully designed layout offers everything you need in a cozy, easy-to-maintain home. Property Features: 1 Bedroom / 1 Updated Bathroom Kitchenette with functional prep space Air Conditioning Private Mailbox Clean, well-maintained interior Convenient location near UNR, downtown Reno, restaurants, and shopping Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone looking for an affordable and conveniently located place to make their home. Office Phone: (888) 881-4118 Copyright © 2026 Northern Nevada Regional MLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 500 University Way compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Reno |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 89501 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Reno
1-bedroom apartments at 500 University Way cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Reno.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Downtown Reno
Reno
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,359 |
| October 2024 | $1,339 |
| November 2024 | $1,310 |
| December 2024 | $1,301 |
| January 2025 | $1,298 |
| February 2025 | $1,295 |
| March 2025 | $1,274 |
| April 2025 | $1,256 |
| May 2025 | $1,298 |
| June 2025 | $1,321 |
| July 2025 | $1,353 |
| August 2025 | $1,335 |
| September 2025 | $1,349 |
| October 2025 | $1,316 |
| November 2025 | $1,293 |
| December 2025 | $1,299 |
| January 2026 | $1,308 |
| February 2026 | $1,333 |
| March 2026 | $1,346 |
| April 2026 | $1,362 |
| May 2026 | $1,339 |
| June 2026 | $1,305 |
| July 2026 | $1,337 |
| August 2026 | $1,350 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,516 |
| October 2024 | $1,497 |
| November 2024 | $1,453 |
| December 2024 | $1,394 |
| January 2025 | $1,309 |
| February 2025 | $1,325 |
| March 2025 | $1,527 |
| April 2025 | $1,595 |
| May 2025 | $1,561 |
| June 2025 | $1,528 |
| July 2025 | $1,529 |
| August 2025 | $1,478 |
| September 2025 | $1,519 |
| October 2025 | $1,506 |
| November 2025 | $1,502 |
| December 2025 | $1,510 |
| January 2026 | $1,554 |
| February 2026 | $1,547 |
| March 2026 | $1,483 |
| April 2026 | $1,587 |
| May 2026 | $1,448 |
| June 2026 | $1,389 |
| July 2026 | $1,442 |
| August 2026 | $1,482 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 500 University Way
Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages
915 lander st
reno, NV, 89509
PK, K-8Public
A-
Turning Point
350 hunter lake dr
reno, NV, 89509
1-12Public
CHILD FIND
240 s rock blvd ste 101
reno, NV, 89502
PKPublic
North Star Online School
5450 riggins courst ste #6
reno, NV, 89502
K-12Public
B
John Bohach Elementary School
1100 windmill farms pkwy
sparks, NV, 89436
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Reno near 500 University Way
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 500 University Way, Reno
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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