1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Reno, NV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Reno, Nevada as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,997 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Reno
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Reno
Compare Reno's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $803 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $914 |
| 3 | Fallon | $990 |
| 4 | Elko | $1,130 |
| 5 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 6 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 7 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 8 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 9 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 10 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 11 | Boulder City | $1,320 |
| 12 | Reno (this page) | $1,441 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $1,575 |
| 15 | Minden | $1,630 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $1,830 |
| 2 | Henderson | $1,733 |
| 3 | Sparks | $1,660 |
| 4 | Minden | $1,630 |
| 5 | Las Vegas | $1,575 |
| 6 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 7 | Reno (this page) | $1,441 |
| 8 | Boulder City | $1,320 |
| 9 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 10 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 11 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 12 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 13 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 15 | Elko | $1,130 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Reno.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Reno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks, NV | 10.4 mi | $1,660 | +$219 (+15%) |
| Verdi, NV | 12.5 mi | $1,140 | $-301 (-21%) |
| Incline Village, NV | 20.1 mi | $1,830 | +$389 (+27%) |
| Carson City, NV | 25.8 mi | $1,183 | $-258 (-18%) |
| Truckee, CA | 30.1 mi | $1,950 | +$509 (+35%) |
| Dayton, NV | 30.7 mi | $1,140 | $-301 (-21%) |
| Minden, NV | 34.1 mi | $1,630 | +$189 (+13%) |
| Fernley, NV | 44.6 mi | $1,240 | $-201 (-14%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 46 mi | $1,490 | +$49 (+3%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 46.4 mi | $1,130 | $-311 (-22%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 68 mi | $1,250 | $-191 (-13%) |
| Placerville, CA | 85.7 mi | $1,610 | +$169 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Reno — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Reno?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Reno, Nevada is $1,441 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,997.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Reno?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,640 ($4,803/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Reno expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Reno's 1-bedroom median of $1,441 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Reno rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 18 cities in Nevada with 1-bedroom data, Reno ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Reno?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Verdi ($1,140), Carson City ($1,183), Dayton ($1,140).