Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (108 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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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

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760 Moran St

RenoNV89502
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Kirman Garden
$1,295 - $1,725
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$1,295 - $1,725

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Kirman Garden

444 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
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The Phoenix Reno
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$1,295 - $3,044
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$1,289 - $3,038
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$6

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$1,295 - $3,044
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17

The Phoenix Reno

4800 Kietzke LnReno, NV 89502
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property at 280 Island Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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280 Island Ave

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property at 331 Broadway Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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LOFT 205 Apartments
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$1,413 - $2,139
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$1,213 - $1,939
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$200

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$1,413 - $2,139
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LOFT 205 Apartments

205 S Sierra StReno, NV 89501
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property at 344 Thoma St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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344 Thoma St

RenoNV89502

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property at 1000 Beck St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

1000 Beck St, Unit 350

1000 Beck St
RenoNV89509
property at 505-525 Kirman Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

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The Peak at Sky Mountain
$1,639 - $2,265
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$1,549 - $2,175
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Peak at Sky Mountain

1675 Sky Mountain DrReno, NV 89523
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property at 342 Wheeler Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 11

342 Wheeler Ave

RenoNV89502

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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30

oneR midTown

1301 Tonopah StReno, NV 89509
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1247 W 1st St
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1247 W 1st St

1247 W 1st StReno, NV 89503
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Locust Apartments
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Locust Apartments

1700 Locust StReno, NV 89502

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Locust Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
Altitude by VintageStudioStudio,1BA$980
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$985
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,100
Mountain View ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,149
River Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apex at Sky Valley2/22BR,2BA$1.73
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.50
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
2908 Salem Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.50
River Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Kirman Garden1 Bdr 1 Bath R1BR,1BA$1.78
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
401 Linden St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40

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Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,175.

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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