What is the median home price in Reno?

The median home price in Reno, NV is currently in the $485k – $545k range (data as of 2026-04). For fix-and-flip investors, distressed acquisition typically runs 65–80% of median, depending on submarket and condition.

What is a good cap rate in Reno?

Stabilized rental cap rates in Reno, NV typically fall in the 4.8% – 6.2% range as of 2026-04. Higher cap rates are common in older / B-tier submarkets, lower in A-tier neighborhoods with strong appreciation.

What is the average days on market in Reno?

Days on market in Reno, NV currently runs 34 – 48 days (data as of 2026-04). Faster DOM favors Fix & Flip exits; slower DOM (60+ days) usually pushes operators toward BRRRR or rental hold.

What is the average rent in Reno?

Median rent in Reno, NV is $1,950 – $2,350 / mo as of 2026-04. The most relevant rental benchmark for BRRRR is the 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of all-in cost) — verify against submarket-specific rent comps before underwriting.

Market · NV · 2026 data

Fix and Flip in Reno, NV

California-migration tailwind; tech + logistics employment.

Reno market thesis

Reno benefited from Tesla Gigafactory + tech + logistics employment migration. Strong fundamentals, manageable Fix & Flip exit. The trade-off: smaller market means tight comp sets in some submarkets.

Key metrics

$485k – $545k

Median home price

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$1,950 – $2,350 / mo

Median rent

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34 – 48 days

Days on market (median)

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4.8% – 6.2%

Stabilized cap rate range

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$55 – $100

Typical rehab cost / sqft

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+45% to +60%

5-year appreciation

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+1.0% / yr

Population growth (annual)

BLS · 2026-04

Top investor neighborhoods in Reno

MidtownPremium flip
Old SouthwestTop-of-market flips
Wells AvenueMid-rehab BRRRR
Sun ValleySub-$400k BRRRR entry
Sparks (suburb)Suburban mid-tier flip

Best strategies for Reno

Of DealIntel's six underwritten strategies, the following rank best-fit-first for Reno, NV. Every property in the platform is scored against all six paths in parallel; these are the ones that consistently produce the highest risk-adjusted return in this market.

Tailwinds — what's working in Reno

Tesla Gigafactory + Switch + logistics employment
California in-migration
No state income tax

Kill flags — common ways Reno deals fail

Wildfire risk in foothills inventory
Earthquake zone (verify foundation)
Tight comp set in smaller submarkets

DealIntel's 25-point kill list catches these and 20+ others on every property — see the platform overview for how the kill list runs before strategy evaluation begins.

ADU and multi-unit regulation in Reno

Reno permits ADUs in most R-zones. Washoe County also permissive. Nevada has no state ADU preemption.

For state-by-state ADU and middle-housing regulatory background, see the ADU strategy guide and the multi-unit conversion guide.

Underwrite a deal in this market

Run a free ARV, MAO, or BRRRR calculation on a Reno property using the calculators below. For full kill-list + six-strategy evaluation + Investment Memorandum PDF, see pricing — pay-per-deal from $149.

ARV calculatorConfidence-weighted comp method MAO (70% rule) calculatorMaximum allowable offer math BRRRR calculatorFull Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refi-Repeat model Cap rate calculatorNOI / value with asset-class ranges

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Written by

Matt Abadi

Founder, DealIntel

Matt Abadi is the founder of DealIntel. He leads the development of the platform's six-strategy underwriting engine, 25-point Kill List, and Monte-Carlo financial model — the institutional analysis stack DealIntel applies to every fix and flip deal. DealIntel was founded in 2025 with the central thesis that knowing when not to invest is the most valuable number on the page.

Last reviewed: 2026-04