UNR rentals under $1,200 a month in Reno: what this budget covers

Searching for UNR rentals under $1,200 a month in Reno? Every listing below fits that budget, and they range from furnished private rooms in shared apartments to a room in a house. You can browse more of our current Reno listings too, but these five give a good picture of what the budget looks like right now.

The mix matters more than the number. Some of these are subleases you could move into soon, one starts in January, and two were written for a fall start that has already gone by. We'll point out which is which so you know what to ask.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Reno.

The Republic Sublease is the lowest-hassle option if you need something soon. It's listed at $759/month, furnished, and the lease timing says ASAP. The address is 1550 Evans Ave in Reno, and it's listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The listing describes a 5x5 on the fourth floor with your own bathroom, and it says there's a gym and a pool.

Altitude by Vintage has the lowest price here at $477/month. It's a 3 bed, 2 bath apartment at 1550 Sky Valley Dr in Reno, unfurnished, and listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The lease is a 6-month term listed as starting January 2027. The description says the lister plans to split the whole unit, so ask exactly how rent is divided between rooms before you commit.

The Republic 2409 is another sublease at 1550 Evans Ave in Reno, listed at $850/month. It's furnished and listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The description mentions a private bed and bath in a three-person apartment, and it says parking is included. The lease timing reads August 15 to July 23, so confirm the actual end date with the lister.

The gravitate Reno is listed at $990/month on a 12-month lease at 1651 N Virginia St in Reno. It's furnished, posted by an owner, and listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The listing says there's a washer and dryer, a pool, a gym and a parking pass included with the lease. Its lease timing just says August 15th, so ask the lister what's open for a spring or fall start.

Peaceful sanctuary is a room in a 3 bed, 1 bath house at 1266 Wesley Dr in Reno, listed at $875/month. It's unfurnished, posted by an owner, and listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The listing says there's a big backyard and mentions first and last month's rent plus a deposit as move-in costs. The lease timing is listed as August 2026, which has passed, so confirm current dates with the lister.

What this budget looks like in Reno right now

Looking across these five, the budget gets you a few different setups. Furnished private rooms in larger apartment buildings show up most, often as subleases. There's also an unfurnished whole apartment being split between roommates and a room in a shared house.

Furnished versus unfurnished makes a real difference to what you'll spend in the first month. A furnished room means you can show up with a suitcase. An unfurnished place usually costs less on paper, but you'll need a bed, a desk and probably a few kitchen basics.

Lease length is the other thing to sort out early. A 6-month term like the one on Altitude by Vintage can be handy if you only need spring and early summer. A 12-month lease gives you more stability but ties you in longer, and a sublease means you're taking over the rest of someone else's term, whatever that happens to be.

Mid-November is a good time to look. Students leaving after fall semester start posting their rooms, and January move-ins open up. At the same time, people planning for next fall are starting to sign, so it's worth asking each lister whether a lease could roll into the 2027-28 school year.

UNR rentals under $1,200 a month in Reno: how to compare them

UNR rentals under $1,200 a month in Reno aren't all priced the same way, so start by figuring out what the monthly number actually covers. Ask each lister whether the price is for a single room or the whole unit, and whether it's per person.

Next, ask about extras. Utilities, internet, parking and community fees can add up quickly, and they aren't always spelled out in a short listing. Two of the listings above say parking is included, which is worth noting if you plan to bring a car. For the rest, ask directly.

Then look at move-in costs. Some places ask for a deposit, first month's rent or last month's rent upfront. One listing above names first and last month's rent plus a deposit. Knowing that early helps you plan, especially if you're moving in January after the holidays.

Finally, think about who you'll share space with. A 5x5 or three-person apartment means shared kitchens and living rooms. A house share often means fewer people but more shared responsibility for things like cleaning and the yard. Ask how the household handles chores, guests and quiet hours.

If something feels unclear, keep asking until it isn't. A good lister will answer questions about the lease, fees and the unit itself, and it's much easier to sort that out before you sign than after.

Tips for renting near UNR on a budget

• Ask whether the listed price is per person or for the whole unit, and get the split in writing if you're sharing.

• Request a full list of monthly costs beyond rent, including utilities, internet, parking and any building fees.

• If a listing's lease timing has passed, ask the lister what dates are open now before you plan around it.

• For subleases, check whether the property needs to approve the new tenant and how long that usually takes.

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