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Average Rent in West University & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in West University, Reno, NV. Updated daily.

Area All Areas West University Northeast Reno Riverwalk District
Reno 89509
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$1,344/mo

Lowest Available

$1,150/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

3

tracked daily

Units Listed

12

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West University vs Reno, NV Average

West University is cheaper than the Reno, NV average by $320/mo (19%). The citywide average is $1,664/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in West University?

As of October 2026, the average rent in West University is $1,344 per month across 3 apartment communities and 12 available units.

The most affordable option is The Onyx at 695 starting at $1,150/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,263/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,304/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,509/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,747/mo.

Prices range from $1,150 to $1,747 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 8 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in West University

Studio
$1,263
from $1,150 · 4 units
1 Bed
$1,304
from $1,251 · 6 units
2 Bed
$1,509
from $1,509 · 1 units
3 Bed
$1,747
from $1,747 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in West University

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Onyx at 695 $1,150/mo $1,263/mo 4 4
Zephyr Pointe $1,251/mo $1,502/mo 3 3.8
Vintage at Washington Station $1,314/mo $1,314/mo 5 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West University

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What is the average rent in West University?
The average asking rent for apartment listings in West University is $1,344 per month, as of October 2026. We calculate it from 12 priced units across 3 apartment buildings. These are advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in West University?
The apartment listings we track in West University range from $1,150 to $1,747 per month, as of October 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in West University?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in West University. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in West University?
Studio apartments average $1,263 per month across 4 priced listings in West University. Listed rents range from $1,150 to $1,450 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West University?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,304 per month across 6 priced listings in West University. Listed rents range from $1,251 to $1,314 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West University?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,509 per month across 1 priced listing in West University. Listed rents range from $1,509 to $1,509 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in West University?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,747 per month across 1 priced listing in West University. Listed rents range from $1,747 to $1,747 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in West University?
The Onyx at 695 has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,150 per month. We track 4 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in West University?
The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 8 units, or 66.7% of the priced apartments we track in West University. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in West University?
We track 12 priced units at 3 apartment buildings, as of October 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for West University?
We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for apartment listings in West University. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in West University?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the West University rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 19, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West University?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$54,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,344/mo.

Comfortable income

$65,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,150/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.

Median household income in West University is $78,448 , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in West University

Overall prices in West University runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West University's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,344
Utilities $498
Groceries $523
Transportation $1,188
Healthcare $579
Other goods and services $927
Estimated total $5,059/mo

Population

268,959

Median household income

$78,448

Census median rent

$1,453/mo

Census rent burden

30.5%

Median age

37.3

Mean commute

21 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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