Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Reno, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Reno rent stands today

    Reno, NV rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $41 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the city peak of $1,750/month in July 2026.

  • Reno sits 7.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 384 total rentals offering a moderate selection across the metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Reno run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,745/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,142/month, showing the variety of options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Juniper Trails rents fell 66.8% year over year to $1,826/month across 20 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 2.0% rent increase and marks a distinct neighborhood cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Reno

$1,795/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Reno is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Reno

384

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Reno rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Reno, NV

Average rent prices in Reno have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Reno, NV

Rent prices in Reno vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Reno is $1,488, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Reno run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,745

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,650

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,142

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,142

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

How does rent in Reno, NV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Reno and Carnelian Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

Reno

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reno, NV is 46% lower than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.

Cost of living in Reno, NV

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries3% higher
Health5% lower
Housing19% higher
Transportation16% higher
Utilities22% lower

Discover rentals in Reno, NV

523 Nevada Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

523 Nevada Street

523 Nevada St, Reno, NV 89503

Studio

1 bath

$600

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

Apartment for rent

Zephyr Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Zephyr Pointe

10640 N Mccarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89503

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$813–$1,747

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

The 400 @ University Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The 400 @ University Terrace

400 University Ter, Reno, NV 89503

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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

Apartment for rent

WEDEKIND 1921-1941 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

WEDEKIND 1921-1941

1921 Wedekind Rd, Reno, NV 89512

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Reno, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Reno rental market.

How much is rent in Reno?

The average rent in Reno is $1,795 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Reno?

Average rent prices in Reno have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Reno rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Reno is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Reno?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Reno are Downtown Reno ($1,325/mo), Wells Avenue Neighborhood ($1,395/mo), and University Of Nevada ($1,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Reno?

To comfortably afford rent in Reno, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Reno?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Reno average around $1,360/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,690/month.

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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