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.

UNLV is a commuter-heavy campus — students live throughout the Las Vegas Valley and drive to campus. Students who want near-campus housing cluster along Swenson Street and Maryland Parkway. Henderson is the most popular alternative for students prioritizing affordability.

The Swenson Street and Maryland Parkway corridor immediately east of campus is the closest student housing zone. The neighborhoods within a mile of the main campus entrance have the highest student concentration in an otherwise sprawling city.

Difficult — Las Vegas is one of the most car-dependent major cities in the country. RTC buses serve UNLV and the surrounding areas, but schedules are infrequent outside peak hours and the city's scale makes bus-only life very restrictive. Students near the Maryland Parkway corridor can walk to campus, but most errands require a car.

February or March for fall move-in if you want near-campus options. The broader Las Vegas Valley has enough inventory that urgency is lower than at traditional college towns, but the walkable-to-campus zone along Swenson and Maryland fills in spring.

Las Vegas apartment complexes primarily offer 12-month leases. Some near-campus smaller buildings and houses are more flexible. Las Vegas's large furnished short-term rental market — built around the hospitality economy — provides more short-term options than most cities, though pricing reflects that market.

On Find My Place, Campus Crossing Apartments leads near University of Nevada, 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 near University of Nevada, 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 near University of Nevada, 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 near University of Nevada, 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.