Northwest Reno

Reno, NV

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Northwest Reno - Reno, NV

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A tranquil enclave between the mountains and Reno

Scenic Suburban Convenient Mountain Views Peaceful Family-Friendly

Northwest Reno is a tranquil suburb with picturesque mountain views. Situated just six miles west of Reno, Northwest Reno serves as a transition from the bustling city to a natural reprieve. Between its scenic locale and numerous apartments and homes available for rent, Northwest Reno exudes an overall peaceful atmosphere within minutes of exciting area attractions.

Although Northwest Reno is predominantly residential, the community offers quick access to a host of restaurants and stores in shopping centers strewn along Mae Anne Avenue. Convenience to North McCarran Boulevard and Interstate 80 connect Northwest Reno to the University of Nevada Reno, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Idlewild Park Townhouse, Downtown Reno, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwest Reno is $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,803 for two bedrooms, and $1,957 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Reno has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,537/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,098 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,803/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,957/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.