
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Southwest Reno area of Reno.


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Truckee River Terrace

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Cottages at Glenda

218 Mt Rose St

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE

ParcOne60

River Arms Apartments
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Palace Apartments

145 Keystone Pl

Shoreline Plaza

1060 Wilson Ave

Mountain View Apartments

Fairway Park Manor

Park On Virginia

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Regina Marie Apartments

Trembling Leaves Apartments
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Hubbard Garden Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

JONES 1140

Locust Street Apartments

The Point Midtown

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Stone Creek Apartments

Grove Manor
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Berrum Place Apartments

1680 Mill Street

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

Whitewater Park Apartments

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Midtown Manor

Capitol Hill Midtown Apartments

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The Lotus at Midtown
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300 Holcomb

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Kramer's Midtown Studios

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Glen at Hidden Valley

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Belli Apartments
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Evergreen Apartments
Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Southwest Reno Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $770 | $2,033 |
| Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $525 | $2,838 |
| Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $879 | $3,460 |
| Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,033 | $3,663 |
| Old Southwest Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,750 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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Cheapest Available Old Southwest Reno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Southwest Reno area of Reno, NV is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Stone Senior Apartments priced from $525. 1247 W 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| 1247 W 1st St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| JONES 1140 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Whitewater Park Apartments | A1 - Whitewater Park | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Summit Ridge Townhomes in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,560. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2x1 B Model at SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE starting at $1,415 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Southwest Reno apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Summit Ridge Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 401 Linden St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| JONES 1140 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Southwest Reno, Reno, NV
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Best Local Schools in Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Southwest Reno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Southwest Reno is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is Carriage Stone Senior Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $2,329.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Southwest Reno?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Old Southwest Reno that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
Cheap apartments in Old Southwest Reno have an average cost of $210 which is $2,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.
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