Student Housing in Las Vegas, NV
Student Housing in Las Vegas, NV
About Student Housing in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and the College of Southern Nevada, with a rental market that mixes student demand with the vast Strip-adjacent worker population. The city is enormous and car-dependent — the Strip and tourist infrastructure are designed for visitors, not pedestrians. UNLV's campus is on Maryland Parkway in Paradise, and the student neighborhoods cluster around that corridor. Rents have risen significantly as Las Vegas has grown, but remain lower than comparable California markets. The transit network is improving but still requires planning for car-free students.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Las Vegas
Near UNLV (Maryland Parkway Corridor)
The primary student zone — apartments within a mile or two of UNLV's campus, along the bus routes connecting to campus. Practical and more affordable than the Strip-adjacent areas.
Paradise / Green Valley (Southeast Las Vegas Valley)
More suburban and car-dependent, but closer to UNLV for some students and with newer housing stock. Popular with students who have cars.
Getting Around Las Vegas as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Las Vegas.
Public Transit
RTC Transit buses cover the Las Vegas valley with reasonable coverage. The Maryland Parkway line (Deuce) runs near UNLV. The Las Vegas Monorail serves the Strip but not campus areas. For UNLV students near bus routes, going car-light is possible but requires planning.
Walking and Biking
Las Vegas is not designed for pedestrians or cyclists outside of the resort corridor. Near UNLV, biking and walking are functional for campus trips. The desert heat makes summer biking impractical. The rest of the valley is car-oriented.
Parking
Abundant throughout Las Vegas except near the Strip. Most apartments include a space and campus parking is available with a permit.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Las Vegas
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Las Vegas near UNLV typically runs $750-$1,100/mo per person. It has risen with the metro's growth but remains below comparable California cities. The further from UNLV, the cheaper the options get.
The Maryland Parkway corridor near UNLV for transit access and proximity. Paradise and Green Valley for students with cars who want newer construction.
Challenging but possible near UNLV. RTC buses serve the campus area and the Maryland Parkway corridor. Beyond that, Las Vegas is built for cars and transit coverage thins rapidly off the main routes.
January through April for fall. UNLV's market is not as compressed as California schools but the best near-campus units go by spring.
Available from some private landlords near UNLV. The large city means more options exist in every category.
On Find My Place, Campus Crossing Apartments leads in Las Vegas with a 5/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. Tides at North Paradise (5/5) and Avenue 965 (5/5) round out the top three. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
Campus Crossing Apartments tops the social rating in Las Vegas at 5/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Close behind: Tides at North Paradise (5/5) and Avenue 965 (5/5). Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
Campus Crossing Apartments holds the highest management rating in Las Vegas at 5/5. Tides at North Paradise (5/5) and Avenue 965 (5/5) follow. Management ratings track responsiveness, transparency, and how landlords handle problems — the things you'll feel every month, not just on tour.
Top quality picks on Find My Place in Las Vegas: Campus Crossing Apartments (5/5), Tides at North Paradise (5/5), and Avenue 965 (5/5). Quality ratings cover the physical state — appliances, finishes, maintenance — so this is the list to start with if you want a place that holds up after move-in.
Most students in Las Vegas cluster in Near UNLV (Maryland Parkway Corridor) and Paradise / Green Valley (Southeast Las Vegas Valley). These neighborhoods are the natural starting point for any housing search — close to campus, walkable, and where current students consistently land. See the "Best Neighborhoods for Students" section above for what each one is actually like.
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