Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Nevada Reno, NV

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Valley

$1,750/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Valley is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Valley

415

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun Valley rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Nevada Reno, NV

Average rent prices in Sun Valley have increased by 18% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Valley run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,716.

Listings

Studio

$1,141

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,419

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,755

-

9%

3 bedroom

$2,595

-

12%

4 bedroom

$3,250

-

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,141

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,419

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

59%

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

904 W 7th St #300 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Nevada house for rent in Reno

Studio

0 baths

$325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
904 W 7th St #301C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Nevada house for rent in Reno

Studio

0 baths

$450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sierra Crest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Sierra Crest

795 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431

1–2 beds

1 bath

$599–$1,244

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
904 W 7th St #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Nevada house for rent in Reno

Studio

0 baths

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Valley?

Average rent prices in Sun Valley have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Sun Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Valley is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/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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