Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (38 Rentals)

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280 Linden St

RenoNV89502

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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

301 Gentry WayReno, NV 89502
Senior Living
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Park View Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Villas

1800 Idlewild DrReno, NV 89509
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Grove Manor
Studio to 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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Midtown Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Manor

645 S Virginia StReno, NV 89501
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LOCUST CANYON APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST CANYON APARTMENTS

475 Grand Canyon BlvdReno, NV 89502
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300 Holcomb
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Holcomb

300 Holcomb AveReno, 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 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Stone Senior Apartments priced from $525. JONES 1140 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$525
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$819
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio,1BA$980
1680 Mill StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Whitewater Park ApartmentsA1 - Whitewater ParkStudio,1BA$1,028
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,058
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.67 price per square foot Toiyabe Model at The Retreat Luxury Apartments & Townhomes in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $2,489. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 401 Linden St starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Ward 3 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.
The Retreat Luxury Apartments & TownhomesToiyabe3BR,2BA$1.67
401 Linden St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$0.85
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Evergreen Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
1680 Mill StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

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

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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 $1,065.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is Carriage Stone Senior Apartments which is listed at $525, 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 26 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 $234 which is $2,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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