Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (22 Rentals)

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1247 W 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1247 W 1st St

1247 W 1st StReno, NV 89503
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JONES 1140
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

JONES 1140

1140 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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Stone Creek Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Creek Apartments

1250 W 2nd StReno, NV 89503
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VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY
1 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

301 Gentry WayReno, NV 89502
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Grove Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Manor

255 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Ala Moana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

3300 Kauai CtReno, NV 89509
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Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Southwest Reno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Southwest Reno area of Reno, NV is a 2 Beds unit found at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE priced from $610. JONES 1140 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE2x12BR,1BA$610
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3x2 Model at SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the Granite Model at BOULDERS-RENO starting at $1,500 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Southwest Reno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$0.96
BOULDERS-RENOGranite2BR,2BA$1.34
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Sherwood Forest Apartments12BR,1.5BA$1.61
Evergreen Apartments2 Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Roselake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Sierra Townhomes2 bedroom 1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.62
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Reno, Nevada. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,170.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southwest Reno?

The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $2,755.

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 11 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 $121 which is $2,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.

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