Downtown Sparks

Sparks, NV

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Downtown Sparks - Sparks, NV

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A laid-back center of historic charm

Vibrant Historic Mountain Views Convenient Scenic

Victorian Square is in the heart of Downtown Sparks, featuring an array of diverse restaurants, bars, and shops in historic storefronts along the tree-lined Victorian Avenue. Downtown Sparks exudes a laid-back atmosphere, touting manicured landscaping, charming sculptures, and two parks: Lillard Park and Sparks Memorial Park. The expansive Sparks Marina Park is just a short drive away as well.

There are numerous apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent within walking distance of Downtown Sparks. Residents enjoy convenience to area casinos as well as shopping destinations like the Outlets at Legends and Iron Horse Shopping Center. Reno is just a few miles west and Lake Tahoe is a popular choice among locals for day trips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Sparks is $911 for a studio, $1,091 for one bedroom, $1,316 for two bedrooms, and $1,636 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Sparks has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 408 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $911/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 618 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 826 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,316/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,164 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,636/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

72

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Humboldt National Forest
  • University of Nevada Arboretum
  • W.M. Keck Museum
  • Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
  • May Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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.