
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Truckee River Terrace

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Cottages at Glenda

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE

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Palace Apartments

River Arms Apartments

Park On Virginia
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ParcOne60

Vintage at Redfield

Shoreline Plaza

1060 Wilson Ave

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645 Colorado River Blvd, Unit C

Fairway Park Manor

Mountain View Apartments

775 Moran St

Trembling Leaves Apartments
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Hubbard Garden Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE

Locust Street Apartments

JONES 1140

The Point Midtown

Stone Creek Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY
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Grove Manor

Berrum Place Apartments

1680 Mill Street

Whitewater Park Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

Lakeside Village Apartments

Midtown Manor

Capitol Hill Midtown Apartments
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LOCUST CANYON APARTMENTS

Grand Canyon Apartments

The Lotus at Midtown

300 Holcomb

Kramer's Midtown Studios

Thoma Street Apartments

Virginia Lake South Apartments

Linden Apartments

Country Club Villas
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Belli Apartments

Glen at Hidden Valley

Gardner Street

Evergreen Apartments
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 | $1,389 | $770 | $2,110 |
| Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $525 | $2,939 |
| Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $879 | $3,458 |
| Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,630 | $3,672 |
| Old Southwest Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,750 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 49 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 Carriage Stone Senior Apartments priced from $525. 1247 W 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| 1247 W 1st St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $819 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Whitewater Park Apartments | A1 - Whitewater Park | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2X2 View Model at NORTHWIND in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom Model at Regina Marie Apartments starting at $1,580 with a $1.66 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWIND | 2X2 View | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Carriage Stone Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 645 Colorado River Blvd, Unit C | 645 Colorado River Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Southwest Reno, Reno, NV
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Best Local Schools in Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV
Jessie Beck Elementary School
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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 $1,065.
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 $2,268.
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 28 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 $181 which is $2,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!