Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Reno, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Reno rent stands today

    Reno, NV rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,845/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 2.1%.

  • Reno sits 2.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 415 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Reno run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,626/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rancharrah rents fell 68.7% year over year to $1,896/month across 26 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.4% rise. Juniper Ridge also cooled with a 54.5% decline, showing localized shifts amid broader market growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Reno

$1,845/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Reno is $1,845 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Reno

415

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,545, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Reno run $1,392 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,692.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,395

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,626

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,200

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,626

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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$1,845
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reno, NV is 47% 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 & Services3% lower
Groceries3% higher
Health1% lower
Housing19% higher
Transportation17% higher
Utilities24% lower

Discover rentals in 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.
Zephyr Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.2

Very good

Zephyr Pointe

10640 N Mccarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89503

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$813–$1,747

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.
The 400 @ University Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The 400 @ University Terrace

400 University Ter, Reno, NV 89503

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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 Reno, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Reno rental market.

How much is rent in Reno?

The average rent in Reno is $1,845 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Reno?

Average rent prices in Reno have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Reno rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Reno is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Reno?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Reno are Downtown Reno ($1,350/mo), University Of Nevada ($1,352/mo), and Wells Avenue Neighborhood ($1,449/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Reno?

To comfortably afford rent in Reno, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Reno while August sees the highest, with about 4.5% difference between peak and off-peak months. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making both April and December good times to find better deals.

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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