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Fees may applyKNC Square Apartments





$1,360+/unit
Fees may applyLuminous





$1,575+/unit
Fees may applyMarlowe South Las Vegas





$1,150+/person
Fees may applyMaryland Villas Apartments





$749+/unit
Fees may applyMezzo





$1,314+/unit
Fees may applyOctave Apartments





$1,403+/unit
Fees may applyProsper 89





$950+/unit
Fees may applyRegency Heights





$1,050+/unit
Fees may applyReno Villas




$799/unit
Fees may applyResidence at Sierra Vista





$999+/unit
Fees may applyResidence at Tropicana





$825+/unit
Fees may applyRidge on Charleston





$1,196+/unit
Fees may applySan Croix Apartments





$1,250+/unit
Fees may applySaxon Apartments





$1,204+/unit
Fees may applySedona Ridge





$1,230+/unit
Fees may applyShowboat Park Apartments





$1,100+/unit
Fees may applySITE Fifty55





$1,125+/unit
Fees may applySkye Ridge





$1,067+/unit
Fees may applySolis at Flamingo Apartments





$899+/unit
Fees may applySolstice Apartment Homes





$850+/unit
Fees may applySpectra Paradise
UNLV's off-campus market is shaped by Las Vegas's car-dependent sprawl and its identity as an entertainment, hospitality, and tourism hub. Shared rooms near campus typically run $900–$1,200/month — affordable by major-metro standards but higher than you might expect for inland Nevada. The neighborhoods east of campus along Swenson Street and Maryland Parkway have the highest student concentration. UNLV students who commute look to Henderson and the surrounding Las Vegas Valley for lower prices, accepting a car commute. Las Vegas's BRT and bus network has expanded, but most students rely on cars given the layout. The desert climate means summer heat (consistently above 105°F) affects outdoor commuting significantly.
UNLV has on-campus housing available but no universal freshman live-on requirement. Most students, including freshmen, live off-campus given the large commuter student population and Las Vegas's car-centric layout.
No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent freely throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and the broader Southern Nevada Valley. UNLV's housing office maintains resources. The near-campus Swenson Street and Maryland Parkway corridors are the primary starting points for students seeking proximity.
The Las Vegas rental market runs on standard 12-month cycles with summer turnover. Starting 2–3 months before your desired move-in is generally sufficient. Near-campus units fill faster than the broader Vegas market — starting in February or March for fall is advisable for proximity-focused students.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Nevada, Las Vegas before signing a lease.
February and March are the right months for near-campus UNLV housing. The student-focused complexes along Swenson Street and Maryland Parkway fill in spring as returning students sign renewals and incoming students search simultaneously. The broader Las Vegas market is more forgiving.
March through May is the general peak for Las Vegas rentals, including near-campus zones. UNLV students compete with Las Vegas's large young professional and hospitality worker population — demand is spread and the competitive window is more about near-campus proximity than citywide shortage.
Las Vegas has substantial apartment inventory citywide. Students searching in June or July will find options throughout the valley. Henderson is the most practical fallback for students who missed near-campus housing — more affordable and a short drive from UNLV.
The primary student housing zone near UNLV — apartment complexes along and near Swenson and Maryland Parkway within a few miles of campus. The most walkable-from-campus options in a generally car-dependent city. Close to campus bus routes and the main student-facing commercial strip.
About 15–20 minutes southeast of UNLV, Henderson offers lower rents and more apartment inventory at the cost of a car commute. Popular with students who prioritize budget over proximity. The Green Valley and Whitney Ranch areas have good apartment inventory.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared rooms near UNLV in the Swenson/Maryland corridor typically run $900–$1,200/month. Henderson housing runs $800–$1,050/month. Las Vegas is more affordable than coastal Nevada cities and has enough supply to keep prices from reaching Southern California levels.