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Sparks, NV

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Ultimate suburban convenience near the city and nature.

Suburban Affordable Convenient Family-Friendly Active Mountain Views

Just east of Reno, Sparks is a growing suburban alternative to the Biggest Little City. The Sierra Nevadas are visible from almost anywhere in Sparks, and Lake Tahoe is just a 30-minute drive away. Sparks also has its own lake at Sparks Marina Park, an oasis for land and water sports.

It may be a suburb, but there are plenty of things to do in Sparks. Renting in Sparks affords you the opportunity to ride the water slides at Wild Island Family Adventure Park, score deals at the Outlets at Sparks, learn more about mining and settlement history at the Sparks Heritage Museum, kayak the Truckee River, try your luck at any of the many casinos in town, and visit the oldest brewery in Nevada – Great Basin Brewing Company. You can also attend the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, America’s biggest and best free-entry barbecue festival.

Convenience to Interstates 80 and 580 as well as Reno-Tahoe International Airport makes getting around from Sparks simple.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Sparks, NV is $1,201 for a studio, $1,390 for one bedroom, $1,749 for two bedrooms, and $2,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sparks has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,390/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$2,365/month
1,615 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,718/month
1,170 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Florence Drake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

222 Students

9
out of 10

Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

8
out of 10

Jesse Hall Elementery School

Public

Grades PK-5

445 Students

8
out of 10

Alice Maxwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

404 Students

8
out of 10

Van Gorder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

604 Students

7
out of 10

Sky Ranch Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,289 Students

6
out of 10

Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

712 Students

6
out of 10

Lou Mendive Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

856 Students

5
out of 10

George L Dilworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

617 Students

5
out of 10

Sparks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

655 Students

2
out of 10

Spanish Springs High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,057 Students

7
out of 10

Edward C Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,144 Students

3
out of 10

Procter R Hug High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,331 Students

2
out of 10

Sparks High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,311 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Humboldt National Forest
  • University of Nevada Arboretum
  • W.M. Keck Museum
  • Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
  • Hidden Valley Regional Park

Airports

  • Reno/Tahoe International

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