Average Rent in Reno, NV (2026)

Typical asking rent in Reno is $2,044. Across the 11 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,489 to $2,477, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$2,044
Average rent
$1,996
Lowest ZIP
$1,489
Highest ZIP
$2,477

Rent by ZIP code in Reno

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
89521Washoe County$2,477+21%
89508Washoe County$2,450+20%
89523Washoe County$2,216+8%
89506Washoe County$2,177+7%
89519Washoe County$2,106+3%
89511Washoe County$2,0440%
89503Washoe County$1,840-10%
89509Washoe County$1,764-14%
89501Washoe County$1,725-16%
89512Washoe County$1,664-19%
89502Washoe County$1,489-27%

Rent by bedroom count in Reno

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Washoe County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,279-0.8%
1 bedroom$1,460-1.9%
2 bedroom$1,837-1.8%
3 bedroom$2,452-3.4%
4 bedroom$2,842-3.6%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Reno?

Typical rent across Washoe County is $2,055 as of August 2026. That is up 7.5% from a year earlier and up 18.2% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Washoe CountyChange
2021$1,753+11.5%
2022$1,795+2.4%
2023$1,803+0.5%
2024$1,861+3.2%
2025$1,959+5.3%
2026 (through August)$2,055+4.9%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Reno rent questions

What is the average rent in Reno, NV?
Typical asking rent in Reno is $2,044 a month as of July 2026, across 11 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,489 to $2,477.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Reno?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Washoe County is $1,837 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,460 and a three bedroom is $2,452. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Reno?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Washoe County is $2,055 as of August 2026, up 7.5% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Reno?
ZIP 89502 has the lowest typical asking rent in Reno at $1,489 a month, compared with $2,044 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Reno?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Reno rent of $2,044, that is about $6,132 a month, or $73,584 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Reno sits in the Reno, NV metro area.

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Would a rental in Reno cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Reno median rent of $2,044 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.