Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (123 Rentals)

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The Loft Apartments
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$950 - $1,650
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$950 - $1,650

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$950 - $1,650
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The Loft Apartments

3660 Grant DrReno, NV 89509
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property at 760 Moran St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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760 Moran St

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Palace Apartments
$1,079 - $1,654
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$975 - $1,550
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$104

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$1,079 - $1,654
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Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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property at 1060 Wilson Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1060 Wilson Ave

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Regina Marie Apartments
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$1,149 - $1,675
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$1,149 - $1,675

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$1,149 - $1,675
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Regina Marie Apartments

1143 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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The Phoenix Reno
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$1,295 - $2,640
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$1,289 - $2,634
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$6

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$1,295 - $2,640
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The Phoenix Reno

4800 Kietzke LnReno, NV 89502
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property at 460 Wilson Ave

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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460 Wilson Ave

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property at 531 Lander St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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531 Lander St

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Kirman Garden
$1,425 - $1,725
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$1,425 - $1,725

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Kirman Garden

444 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
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Plumas Garden Apartments
$1,453 - $1,879
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$1,199 - $1,625
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$254

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$1,453 - $1,879
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Plumas Garden Apartments

2850 Plumas StReno, NV 89509
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Northwind Apartments
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$1,485 - $2,055
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$1,390 - $1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$95

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$1,485 - $2,055
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Northwind Apartments

1680 Sky Mountain DrReno, NV 89523
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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE
Rent Specials
$1,569 - $2,080
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$1,499 - $2,010
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$70

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$1,569 - $2,080
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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

2490 Eastshore DrReno, NV 89509
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The Peak at Sky Mountain
$1,615 - $2,190
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$1,525 - $2,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

The Peak at Sky Mountain

1675 Sky Mountain DrReno, NV 89523
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property at 965-967 Eden Ct

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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965-967 Eden Ct

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oneR midTown
$1,684 - $2,244
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$1,550 - $2,110
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$134

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$1,684 - $2,244
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oneR midTown

1301 Tonopah StReno, NV 89509
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Montebello at Summit Ridge
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$1,701 - $2,706
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$1,691 - $2,696
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$10

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$1,701 - $2,706
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Montebello at Summit Ridge

5200 Summit Ridge DrReno, NV 89523
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Redfield Ridge
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$1,835 - $2,259
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$1,730 - $2,154
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$105

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$1,835 - $2,259
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Redfield Ridge

4959 Talbot LnReno, NV 89509
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Aspen Ridge Apartments
$1,841 - $8,258
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$1,772 - $8,189
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Aspen Ridge Apartments

1555 Ridgeview DrReno, NV 89519
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Atwood at RED
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$1,898 - $3,698
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$1,795 - $3,595
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$103

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$1,898 - $3,698
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Atwood at RED

2060 Experience AveReno, NV 89502
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property at 2000 Plumas St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2000 Plumas St, Unit A, Unit A

2000 Plumas St
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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 Studio unit found at Cottages at Glenda priced from $900. ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio,1BA$965
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Whitewater Park ApartmentsA1 - Whitewater ParkStudio,1BA$1,028
ParcOne601 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Shoreline PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Mountain View ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,135
Glen at Hidden ValleyStudio 1 Bath - SStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.60 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Summit Ridge Townhomes in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,381. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the Sequoia Model at The Retreat Luxury Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,999 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the West University 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.
Summit Ridge TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.60
The Retreat Luxury Apartments & TownhomesSequoia2BR,2BA$1.84
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.41
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Regina Marie Apartments2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Sherwood Forest Apartments12BR,1.5BA$1.73
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
401 Linden St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
River Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

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Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Ranked #8

Among cities in Nevada for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,140.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $2,600.

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 37 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 $212 which is $2,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.

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