FAQs

WateringWinds is located at 805 Kuenzli Street, Reno, NV 89502, along the Truckee River in central Reno. The community is about a half mile from Renown Regional Medical Center, about one mile from downtown, and minutes from the I-80 on-ramp.

No. RTC RIDE Route 14 (East Mill) stops on Kuenzli Street directly outside the community, reaching downtown Reno's 4th Street Station, the Amtrak station, and connections to the entire RTC network in minutes, and running past Renown Regional Medical Center via Kirman Avenue in the other direction. The Truckee River path at your doorstep also makes walking and biking to downtown practical.

About half a mile, roughly a five-minute drive, a short bus ride, or a fifteen-minute walk. WateringWinds is one of the closest apartment communities to Renown, which makes it a practical home base for nurses, technicians, and hospital staff working any shift.

About 25 to 30 minutes. WateringWinds sits minutes from the I-80 on-ramp, and the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center is a straight shot east on I-80. Many residents working at Tesla, Panasonic, and other TRIC employers choose East Reno specifically for this reverse commute.

About one mile. Downtown Reno's restaurants, casinos, and the Reno Arch are a few minutes by car or bus, or a pleasant walk or bike ride along the Truckee River path that runs past the community.

About two miles, roughly ten minutes by car or bus. WateringWinds is a convenient option for UNR graduate students, faculty, and staff who want riverfront living without campus-area pricing.

About three miles, roughly a ten-minute drive via car or rideshare. Frequent flyers appreciate being close to the airport without being under the flight path.

Yes. The community sits along the Truckee River corridor on Kuenzli Street, with direct access to the riverfront path. Our name and our partnership with the nonprofit One Truckee River come from that location.

Yes. Residents have access to free on-site parking, and garage covered parking is $25/month. Guest parking is also available.

The Truckee River path, downtown Reno dining, and Greater Nevada Field (home of the Reno Aces) are all walkable. The closest grocery store, Great Basin Community Food Co-op, which excels at organic food and locally sourced produce, is approximately 0.8 miles away and completely walkable. The next closest grocery store is Raley’s, which is approximately 1.4 miles away on Keystone Avenue. Roamer Coffee Shop and Café con Papi are also nearby coffee joints.

WateringWinds is zoned to the Washoe County School District, and the appropriate schools are:

• Elementary School: Libby C. Booth Elementary School
• Middle School: E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
• High School: Earl Wooster High School

No. WateringWinds is a market-rate community and does not participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

Applicants must demonstrate a verified gross household income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent, along with a satisfactory rental history and a satisfactory background screening. Full rental criteria are available from the leasing office before you apply.

A government-issued photo ID, proof of income (recent pay stubs, an offer letter, or tax documents for self-employed applicants), and the application fee of $55 per adult plus a $75 administration fee per household. Most applicants receive a decision within three business days.

We offer 4- to 16-month leases. Ask the leasing team about current lease terms and pricing during your tour.

A $500 security deposit is required on approved credit, plus an additional $1,500.00 for screening decisions.  We offer alternative deposit options to assist you, such as Obligo.

Apply online, and once approved, you can typically move in within 2days or reserve a home for a future date.

Yes. Book a guided tour online or by phone, Monday through Saturday. Same-day tours are virtually always available.

We have studios, one-bedrooms, one-bedrooms with a deluxe living room, and 2-bedroom apartments with one bathroom. Floor plans, photos, and current pricing are on our Floor Plans page.

Yes. WateringWinds completed a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2026, including exterior work, landscaping, painting, new elevators, bright new hallways, and much, much more.  The community was formerly known as Riverwood Apartments and has been fully repositioned as WateringWinds. Renovations within each unit include new flooring, paint, and appliances.

The renovated pool was part of the 2026 community upgrade, but due to updated code requirements, it will not be opening this summer.

No. No new pets are being accepted (Emotional Support Animals exempt). WateringWinds is not a pet-free community, which many residents count as a feature: a quieter, allergen-conscious environment. If you are searching for a no-pets apartment in Reno, you have found one of the few.

No. WateringWinds offers a 24-hour laundry room that uses a reloadable card for washers and dryers; no quarters required.

Yes. WateringWinds now has a new building-wide heating and cooling system, allowing cool or heated air to flow with ease.

Yes. WateringWinds' giga-speed internet is provided at no cost. Streaming DIRECTV®, HBO Max, Cinemax, & Paramount+ with Showtime is also included without an additional fee.  Channel surf across any device, phone, or tablet, with entertainment woven seamlessly into life at WateringWinds.

Yes. Smoking or vaping is not permitted in apartments or indoor common areas.

WateringWinds is a proud 2026 sponsor of One Truckee River, the nonprofit coalition working to keep the Truckee River healthy, thriving, and connected to its community. Our sponsorship supports OTR's general mission and its Workforce Program, which restores native vegetation and improves the river corridor east of downtown Reno. This very stretch flows past our community, including dedicated Workforce restoration days in August and October 2026. Residents and neighbors are invited to OTR's community education and volunteer events during the year. It is our way of investing in the river for which we are named.

Yes. The community calendar hosts 2 events per month, including resident socials, food trucks, seasonal events, volunteer shifts with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, and river cleanup events with One Truckee River. Events are free for residents and posted monthly.

We've added full perimeter gating, fob entry, courtesy patrol, and CCTV coverage throughout the property. Fire-rated doors now run from the building, through the resident hallways, to the laundry room.   Hallways feature sensor lighting and new wood-style flooring. Common areas have been refreshed with new tiles for a bright, clean look. Through the Brivo mobile app, you can access doors and the gate from your phone; no keys are required.

WateringWinds is named for the two elements that define its setting: the Truckee River flowing alongside the community and the high-desert wind of the Reno Valley. The community tagline is Two Elements. One Community reflects that origin.

WateringWinds was formerly Riverwood Apartments. Following a full 2026 renovation and repositioning, the community was renamed WateringWinds, with the tagline "Two Elements." One Community reflecting its setting on the Truckee River corridor and its focus on residents.