Studio Apartment Rent in Reno, NV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Reno, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,967 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Reno
Compare Reno's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $678 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $774 |
| 3 | Fallon | $950 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 5 | Verdi | $970 |
| 6 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 7 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 8 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 11 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 12 | Reno (this page) | $1,237 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 15 | Sparks | $1,428 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $1,580 |
| 2 | Henderson | $1,545 |
| 3 | Sparks | $1,428 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 6 | Reno (this page) | $1,237 |
| 7 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 8 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 11 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 12 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 13 | Verdi | $970 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 15 | Fallon | $950 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Reno.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Reno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks, NV | 10.4 mi | $1,428 | +$191 (+15%) |
| Verdi, NV | 12.5 mi | $970 | $-267 (-22%) |
| Incline Village, NV | 20.1 mi | $1,580 | +$343 (+28%) |
| Carson City, NV | 25.8 mi | $1,027 | $-210 (-17%) |
| Truckee, CA | 30.1 mi | $1,810 | +$573 (+46%) |
| Dayton, NV | 30.7 mi | $1,080 | $-157 (-13%) |
| Fernley, NV | 44.6 mi | $1,230 | $-7 (-1%) |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 46 mi | $1,410 | +$173 (+14%) |
| Gardnerville, NV | 46.4 mi | $950 | $-287 (-23%) |
| Placerville, CA | 85.7 mi | $1,520 | +$283 (+23%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 88.9 mi | $1,350 | +$113 (+9%) |
| Auburn, CA | 96.2 mi | $1,490 | +$253 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Reno — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Reno?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Reno, Nevada is $1,237 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,967.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Reno?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,480 ($4,123/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Reno expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Reno's studio median of $1,237 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Reno rank for studio rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with studio data, Reno ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Reno?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Verdi ($970), Carson City ($1,027), Dayton ($1,080).