Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Montara Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montara Apartments

669 N Sadleir WayReno, NV 89512
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Grove Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Manor

255 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Ala Moana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

3300 Kauai CtReno, NV 89509
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Habitat Flats
Studio Apartments

Habitat Flats

72 High StReno, NV 89502

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300 Holcomb
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Holcomb

300 Holcomb AveReno, NV 89502
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1440 Victorian Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 Victorian Ave

1440 Victorian AveSparks, NV 89431
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Sierra Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Crest

795 Prater WaySparks, NV 89431
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The Sparks Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sparks Studios

2150 Victorian AveSparks, NV 89431
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Colonial Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Court

205 2nd StSparks, NV 89431
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Ward 3, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 area of Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Park On Virginia priced from $526. Colony Studios & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$526
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$699
The Villager Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The RivetStudio SmallStudio,1BA$897
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
Bighorn Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
1800 On Purdue1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,000
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Mountain View Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, NV

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.37 price per square foot Plan B Model at SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTS in the in the The Foothills at Wingfield Springs : Estrella neighborhood starting from $1,781. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the Truckee Model at 2300 West starting at $1,960 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SPRING VILLAS APARTMENTSPlan B2BR,2BA$1.37
2300 WestTruckee3BR,2BA$1.63
Fountainhouse at Victorian Square2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Park On Virginia2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Sherwood Forest Apartments12BR,1.5BA$1.65
Evergreen Apartments2 Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Roselake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
1800 On Purdue2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
401 Linden St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 3, Reno, NV

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Reno, NV for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Nevada including Ward 3, Reno, and the greater Reno area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Park On Virginia which is listed at $526, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $2,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?

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 10 regular apartments in Ward 3 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 Ward 3?

Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $139 which is $1,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.

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