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Average Rent in West University & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in West University, Reno, NV. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,125/mo
Lowest Available
$1,049/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
West University vs Reno, NV Average
West University is cheaper the Reno, NV average by $312/mo (22%). The citywide average is $1,437/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West University?
As of June 2026, the average rent in West University is $1,125 per month across 1 apartment community and 5 available units.
The most affordable option is The Onyx at 695 starting at $1,049/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,125/mo.
Prices range from $1,049 to $1,175 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
West University Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in West University
Rent Prices by Apartment in West University
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Onyx at 695 | $1,049/mo | $1,125/mo | 5 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for West University Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West University
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,125/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,049/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in West University is $78,448 , about 45% above the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $1,125 |
| Utilities | $498 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,188 |
| Healthcare | $579 |
| Other goods and services | $927 |
| Estimated total | $4,840/mo |
Population
268,959
Median household income
$78,448
Census median rent
$1,453/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
37.3
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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