Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West University Studio Apartments | $1,564 | $899 | $1,705 |
West University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $995 | $2,636 |
West University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,030 | $3,244 |
West University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $800 | $4,099 |
West University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $877 | $695 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at 400UT priced from $695. Fifteen51 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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400UT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Fifteen51 | 4x3 BTS | 4BR,3BA | $700 |
Park Place at Reno | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $819 |
Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Point West University | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, NV
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $2.05 price per square foot Palermo Model at Montebello at Summit Ridge in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $2,723. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 3/2 Model at Apex at Sky Valley starting at $2,312 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the West University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Montebello at Summit Ridge | Palermo | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Apex at Sky Valley | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
The Peak at Sky Mountain | 3BD, 2BTH | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Fifteen51 | 3x2 APS | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
The View Luxury Apartments | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Mod at Riverwalk II | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
3rd Street Flats | Junior 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Nevada Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
LOFT 205 | 1x1 Met A | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
Sarrazin Arms Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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Getting Around the West University Neighborhood in Reno, NV
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,519.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?
The cheapest apartment in West University is 400UT which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,819.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?
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 131 regular apartments in West University 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 West University?
Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $675 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.
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