
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $490 (128 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

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The Loft Apartments

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Golden Apartments

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River Arms Apartments

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Regency Park

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ParcOne60

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Mountain View Apartments

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Fairway Park Manor
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Shoreline Plaza

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Vintage at Redfield

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217 E Taylor St

822 Holcomb Ave

793-799 Forest St

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Park On Virginia

950 Berrum Ln, Unit 3

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Kirman Garden

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The Phoenix Reno

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Traditions West
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Sierra Townhomes

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Regina Marie Apartments

324 Thoma St

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320 Grand Canyon

185 Hillcrest Dr

2450 Lymbery St, Unit 216

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Moran Apartments

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LOFT 205 Apartments

2450 Lymbery St, Unit 132

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Plumas Garden Apartments
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BOULDERS-RENO

280 Island Ave, Unit 1007

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Cal Ave

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Basecamp at RED

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The Deluxe Apartments

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oneR midTown

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Emory at RED

3075 Berrum Pl

Trembling Leaves Apartments

Hubbard Garden Apartments
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Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

Locust Apartments

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

Locust Street Apartments

4225 Fawnridge Pl

Vintage at Sanctuary

The Point Midtown

KE135-True Blue Properties LLC

Park View Villas
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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 |
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| Old Southwest Reno Studio Apartments | $1,391 | $880 | $1,976 |
| Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $740 | $4,388 |
| Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,250 | $8,552 |
| Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,440 | $3,775 |
| Old Southwest Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,622 | $6,622 | $6,622 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 128 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 Altitude by Vintage priced from $740. 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 |
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| Altitude by Vintage | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $740 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $900 |
| Vintage at Sanctuary | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $939 |
| 480 S. Sierra | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $975 |
| Chism Street | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| 721-727 SVA | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $999 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,045 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| ParcOne60 | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio, 1BA | $1,115 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 58 Vine Street in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2/2 Model at Apex at Sky Valley in the North Valleys neighborhood starting at $1,801 with a $1.73 price per square foot. 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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| 58 Vine Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.54 |
| Apex at Sky Valley | 2/2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.73 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| Park On Virginia | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.44 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.31 |
| 239-247 Cheney St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR, 2BA | $1.73 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.61 |
| 3040 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.80 |
| Traditions West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,125.
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 $740, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $1,958.
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 $169 which is $1,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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