
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Southwest Reno area of Reno.


Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Cottages at Glenda

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

Altitude by Vintage

ParcOne60

760 Moran St

River Arms Apartments

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Palace Apartments
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Mountain View Apartments

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Regina Marie Apartments

Shoreline Plaza

Fairway Park Manor

Vintage at Redfield

950 Berrum Ln, Unit 6

954 Berrum Ln, Unit 5

217 E Taylor St

Park On Virginia

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Kirman Garden
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The Phoenix Reno

280 Island Ave

401 Linden St

Northwind Apartments

331 Broadway Blvd

320 Grand Canyon

BOULDERS-RENO

Moran Apartments

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LOFT 205 Apartments

344 Thoma St
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Plumas Garden Apartments

1000 Beck St, Unit 350

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Redfield Villas Apartments

Basecamp at RED

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Westlook Resort Living

505-525 Kirman Ave

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The Peak at Sky Mountain

The Residences on Winter Street

342 Wheeler Ave
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Apex at Sky Valley

Emory at RED

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oneR midTown

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Trembling Leaves Apartments

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

Locust Apartments

Locust Street Apartments
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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 | $1,317 | $770 | $1,930 |
| Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $825 | $2,835 |
| Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,048 | $5,097 |
| Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,440 | $3,775 |
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There are currently 108 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 Studio unit found at Locust Apartments priced from $850. Cottages at Glenda has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Apex at Sky Valley in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,801. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2x1 B Model at SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE starting at $1,507 with a $1.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex at Sky Valley | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 2908 Salem Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| River Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Kirman Garden | 1 Bdr 1 Bath R | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 401 Linden St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is JONES 1140 which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $2,314.
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 20 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 $2,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.
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