
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $879 (4 Rentals)

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Downtown Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Reno?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Reno Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $699 | $1,671 |
Downtown Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $525 | $2,174 |
Downtown Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $879 | $3,201 |
Downtown Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,699 | $2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Reno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Reno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Reno is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Reno is Idlewild which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Downtown Reno costs $2,080.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Reno?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Downtown Reno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Reno?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Reno have an average cost of $201 which is $1,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Reno.
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