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ZIP 89521

Part of Reno, NV
Pop. 41,859·Washoe County·4th most expensive ZIP in Nevada
Median rent (all units)
$2,468/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$503
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ZIP 89521 · $2,468
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,590
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,616/yr
At $2,468/mo median
Location
CityReno
StateNV
CountyWashoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89521 (Reno, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,859
Median income
$127,181
Median age
41.3
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
21.9%
18.5%
27.8%
13.7%
18.1%
Under 1821.9%
18–3418.5%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.7%
65+18.1%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
13.5%
White71.3%
Black1.9%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian8.2%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
17.3%
27.8%
51.1%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+51.1%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89521 in Reno, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,878 → $2,468
up 31.4%
Income
$111,423 → $127,181
up 14.1%
Population
36,301 → 41,859
up 15.3%
Renter share
27.1% → 31.1%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49% → 51.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
40 → 41.3
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 89521 in Reno, NV has increased 31.4% since 2021, going from about $1,878 per month to roughly $2,468 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 89521 in Reno, NV now reports about $127,181, up from $111,423 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,301 to 41,859 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% change. About 31.1% of households rent today, against 27.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49% to 51.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 89521 in Reno, NV reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 89521 covers Reno, NV. The median rent here is $2,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($127,181/yr), ZIP 89521 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 89521?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 89521 (Reno, NV) is $2,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 89521 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 89521's median rent of $2,468/mo is $503 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 89521 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89521 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nevada, ranking #4 out of 79 ZIPs tracked at $2,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89521?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,468/mo in ZIP 89521. The local median household income is $127,181/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89521?

Rent in ZIP 89521 has increased 15.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 89521 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 89521 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,468/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($127,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 89521 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 89521 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 89521 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 89521 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 89521 compare to the rest of Reno?

ZIP 89521 is pricier than Reno as a whole. At $2,468/mo, it's $536 above the Reno citywide median of $1,932/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 89521 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 89521 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,468/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 89521's median household income ($127,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 89521 23%Benchmark 30%
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