from the blog
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Blogs
Student housing guides, tips, and stories for University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Summer Utility Costs for UNLV Apartments: What to Ask About A/C Before Signing
UNLV apartment utility costs in summer come down to one number: about $120 for every 1,000 kWh of electricity your apartment burns in July. NV Energy charges apartments $8.20 a month plus about 11.2 cents per kWh, and in 2024 the utility pegged the average apartment July bill near $127.
Where UNLV Students Live Off Campus, and What It Costs
Where UNLV students live off campus is mostly within about a mile of the Maryland Parkway campus. The two main pockets are the blocks off Maryland Parkway and Cottage Grove, where one-bedrooms list from about $895, and the complexes on University Center Drive and Paradise Road west of Swenson Street, where they list from $535 and typically run near $1,000.
7 Best Apartments Near UNLV in 2026 (Rent + Walk Times)
Seven UNLV-area apartments to tour in 2026 — Echo 1055, The Degree, Legacy LV, Calm at Rainbow, Tides, 4200, and Apex Meadows. Per-bed rent runs $600 to $1,350, with a full comparison table and walk times.