What is the rental vacancy rate in Reno, NV?
The rental vacancy rate in Reno, NV is 5.7% (±0.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.7% (±0.6 points).
9,434 (±835) homes, 7.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Reno, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.7% in 2015–2019 to 5.7% in 2020–2024 (+2.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.7% (±0.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.7% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 9,434 (±835)
Vacancy in Reno against Washoe County, its state and the nation
| Reno | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 6.2% (±0.7 points) | 6.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 9,434 (±835) | 18,869 (±1,172) | 123,878 (±3,071) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Reno, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Washoe County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Reno
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | — | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | — |
| Mogul | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Valley | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Valley | 5.7 mi | 1.3% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Sparks | 7.4 mi | 7.8% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemmon Valley | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Springs | 12 mi | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Springs | 12 mi | 7.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sun Valley, NV (1.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Washoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparks | 7.8% (±2.3 points) |
| 2 | Spanish Springs | 7.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Incline Village | 6.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 | Reno | 5.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 | Sun Valley | 1.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cold Springs | 0.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Golden Valley | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Lemmon Valley | 0.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Mogul | 0.0% (±53.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Verdi | 0.0% (±46.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Washoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Reno
Is it hard to find a rental in Reno?
The rental vacancy rate in Reno, NV is 5.7% (±0.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Reno tighter than it was?
In Reno, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.7% in 2015–2019 to 5.7% in 2020–2024 (+2.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Reno?
An estimated 9,434 (±835) housing units, 7.6% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reno city, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Reno city, Nevada
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