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Highlights

  • Paid utilities
  • Furnished studios

Location

1500 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512, USA|University of Nevada
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Villager Apartments

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(775) 786-1384

Property Overview

Villager Apartments offers strong value with an 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus features like paid utilities and furnished studios. It stands out for convenience and a lively setting, with transit options, walkability, and many nearby restaurants, while also showing good transparency and detail in its listing.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Villager Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villager Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Classic ModelStudio1 bath320 sqft$765 /mo1 unit availableFurnished Studios with paid utilities
Wolfville ModelStudio1 bath320 sqft$765 /mo1 unit availableRemodeled Furnished Studio with paid utilities

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Amenities for Villager Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Appliances

MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Villager Apartments

HomeApartments in RenoUniversity of Nevada Villager Apartments

Remodeled Furnished Studio with paid utilities


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Villager Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villager Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Villager Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Villager Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Villager Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including microwave. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Villager Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villager Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Villager Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Villager Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Villager Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 115 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Villager Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in University of Nevada

Studio apartments at Villager Apartments cost about 27% less than the average rent price for studios in University of Nevada.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
University of Nevada
Reno
A table of studio rental data trends in Reno
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,085
July 2024$1,087
August 2024$1,147
September 2024$1,339
October 2024$1,080
November 2024$1,075
December 2024$1,073
January 2025$1,050
February 2025$1,000
March 2025$1,010
April 2025$998
May 2025$1,010
June 2025$984
July 2025$996
August 2025$999
September 2025$1,004
October 2025$999
November 2025$1,025
December 2025$1,006
January 2026$997
February 2026$1,018
March 2026$1,011
April 2026$1,031
May 2026$1,055
June 2026$1,060
A table of studio rental data trends in University of Nevada
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$900
July 2024$900
August 2024$1,247
September 2024$1,479
October 2024$1,439
November 2024$1,473
December 2024$1,370
January 2025$1,111
February 2025$965
March 2025$869
April 2025$951
May 2025$892
June 2025$1,001
July 2025$1,111
August 2025$1,032
September 2025$1,027
October 2025$905
November 2025$988
December 2025$983
January 2026$877
February 2026$785
March 2026$843
April 2026$993
May 2026$940
June 2026$1,045

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1500 Valley Rd?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,600 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $765.
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Schools near Villager Apartments

Dorothy Lemelson STEM Academy Elementary School

2001 soaring eagle dr

reno, NV, 89512

PK, K-5Public
C

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
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Neighborhood

University of Nevada | Reno, NV

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Reno near 1500 Valley Rd

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1500 Valley Rd, Reno

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1500 Valley Rd

Valley Market & Liquor
505 Denslowe Dr
Delight Food Mart
507 E 4th St
BB Food & Discount Liquor
640 Kuenzli St
Mila's Global Food & Gift Market
628 Mill St
Nom Eats
148 West St

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