3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Reno, NV
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Reno, Nevada as of July 2026. That's +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,932 and +18% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesquite | $1,310 |
| 2 | Laughlin | $1,313 |
| 3 | Elko | $1,870 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $1,930 |
| 5 | Pahrump | $2,005 |
| 6 | Dayton | $2,010 |
| 7 | Verdi | $2,010 |
| 8 | Fernley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Carson City | $2,110 |
| 10 | Boulder City | $2,200 |
| 11 | Reno (this page) | $2,511 |
| 12 | North Las Vegas | $2,580 |
| 13 | Las Vegas | $2,620 |
| 14 | Henderson | $2,879 |
| 15 | Sparks | $2,898 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $3,180 |
| 2 | Sparks | $2,898 |
| 3 | Henderson | $2,879 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $2,620 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $2,580 |
| 6 | Reno (this page) | $2,511 |
| 7 | Boulder City | $2,200 |
| 8 | Carson City | $2,110 |
| 9 | Fernley | $2,030 |
| 10 | Verdi | $2,010 |
| 11 | Dayton | $2,010 |
| 12 | Pahrump | $2,005 |
| 13 | Gardnerville | $1,930 |
| 14 | Elko | $1,870 |
| 15 | Laughlin | $1,313 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Reno.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Reno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks, NV | 10.4 mi | $2,898 | +$387 (+15%) |
| Verdi, NV | 12.5 mi | $2,010 | $-501 (-20%) |
| Incline Village, NV | 20.1 mi | $3,180 | +$669 (+27%) |
| Carson City, NV | 25.8 mi | $2,110 | $-401 (-16%) |
| Truckee, CA | 30.1 mi | $3,370 | +$859 (+34%) |
| Dayton, NV | 30.7 mi | $2,010 | $-501 (-20%) |
| Fernley, NV | 44.6 mi | $2,030 | $-481 (-19%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 46 mi | $2,510 | $-1 (0%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 46.4 mi | $1,930 | $-581 (-23%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 68 mi | $2,120 | $-391 (-16%) |
| Placerville, CA | 85.7 mi | $2,710 | +$199 (+8%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 88.9 mi | $2,495 | $-16 (-1%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Reno — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Reno?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Reno, Nevada is $2,511 per month. This is +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,932.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Reno?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,440 ($8,370/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Reno expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Reno's 3-bedroom median of $2,511 is +18% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Reno rank for 3-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 16 cities in Nevada with 3-bedroom data, Reno ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Reno?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Verdi ($2,010), Carson City ($2,110), Dayton ($2,010).