Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Nevada Reno, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Valley

$1,707/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Valley is $1,707 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $193 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Valley

402

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun Valley rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Nevada Reno, NV

Average rent prices in Sun Valley have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Nevada Reno, NV

Rent prices in Sun Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sun Valley is $1,542, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Valley run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,735.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,397

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,757

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,550

-

20%

4 bedroom

$3,350

-

153%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,757

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

153%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Nevada Reno, NV, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in University of Nevada Reno, NV

ST173-Blue Mountain Properties - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Wells Avenue Neighborhood apartment for rent in Reno

ST173-Blue Mountain Properties

1731 Stewart St, Reno, NV 89502

1 bed

1 bath

$775

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Zephyr Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Zephyr Pointe

10640 N Mccarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89503

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$813–$1,747

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
160 Linden St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Reno

1 bed

1 bath

$825

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1800 On Purdue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1800 On Purdue

1800 Purdue Dr, Reno, NV 89502

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Nevada Reno, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Sun Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Sun Valley?

The average rent in Sun Valley is $1,707 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Valley?

Average rent prices in Sun Valley have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Sun Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Valley is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $193 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sun Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Sun Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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