Downtown Reno

Reno, NV

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Downtown Reno - Reno, NV

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Live at the center of the action in the biggest little city in the world.

Walkable Entertainment Dining Parks Affordable

Covering a few blocks on either side of Virginia Street between Interstate 80 and the Truckee River, Downtown Reno packs a ton of amenities and attractions into a fairly small area. The city’s famous casinos and the Reno Events Center bring world-class entertainment on a regular basis, the nightlife is always in full swing, and unique cafes and restaurants are all over the area.

Scenic green spaces like Wingfield Park and City Plaza are great for taking some quiet time and enjoying the sunshine. The University of Nevada, Reno’s campus sits just north of Downtown, making it a highly convenient location for students, faculty, and university staff. Best of all, many Downtown apartments and condos are available for very affordable rates, putting all of this at your doorstep even if you’re on a tight budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Reno is $810 for one bedroom, $1,030 for two bedrooms, and $1,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Reno has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 636 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $810/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 875 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,030/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,133 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

Reviews of Downtown Reno - Reno, NV

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3.1 37 Reviews

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8 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

The neighborhood and surrounding areas are a bit sketchy but police patrol the area somewhat regularly so concern for safety isn't a huge priority.

Niche User

8 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Overall the entire exprience is fine is looking for a place to live but be careful with crimes.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There are present police, public distractions,

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Most people are the same, though its one or the other.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
  • University of Nevada Arboretum
  • W.M. Keck Museum
  • May Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Rancho San Rafael Park

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.