Central Reno neighborhood
Harvard Gardens, Park Sierra and Manhattan Villas are all in Central Reno and all in renovation. We work in this neighborhood, and we know what it rewards.
The market
ALN groups this part of town as Central Reno/Airport. According to ALN Apartment Data (September 2026), that submarket was 93.4% occupied with an average effective rent of $1,856, a little below Reno's 94.1% occupancy and a little above its $1,800 average rent.
That mix is useful. Residents here pay close to the Reno average, but occupancy is not as tight as Sparks or West Reno, so presentation and leasing speed matter. It is also where renovation can change what a building earns.
Central Reno by the numbers
ALN Apartment Data · September 2026
Central Reno/Airport
93.4%
occupancy
$1,856
effective rent +4.3%
Reno effective rent since Jan 2023
Managing in Central Reno
Updating units without emptying the building is delicate. We stage the work, protect residents and phase turns so income stays up during renovation.
A renovated unit has to show its value. We build the photography and marketing so the new finish is visible and priced against real comparables.
Central Reno/Airport is not the tightest market, so leasing process counts. We follow up on every inquiry, tour consistently and keep a close eye on days vacant.
Central residents value access and value over a walkable district. We position the buildings on those strengths instead of copying a Midtown pitch.
Our communities here
Own property in Central Reno?
Tell us about the building. We will show you how it compares to the market and what we would change first.
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Insights
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