Jaidyn Avalos, 22, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She moved from her dorm into her boyfriend’s place and began searching for an apartment of her own.
The search took longer than expected.
“It was hard to find something affordable, especially out of college,” Avalos said. “I realized that the newer buildings that are out there are nice, but super, super expensive.”…