
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Southwest Reno area of Reno.


Altitude by Vintage

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Truckee River Terrace

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Cottages at Glenda

760 Moran St

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

River Arms Apartments

1495 Wright St
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ParcOne60

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Palace Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

Regency Park

614 Moran St

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Shoreline Plaza

Fairway Park Manor

Vintage at Redfield

217 E Taylor St

520 Locust St
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542 Capitol Hill Ave

229 Claremont St

Northwind Apartments

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The Phoenix Reno

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Kirman Garden

Traditions West

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Regina Marie Apartments

320 Grand Canyon

Moran Apartments

2197 Kietzke Ln
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360 Wheeler Ave

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Plumas Garden Apartments

Trembling Leaves Apartments

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

Locust Apartments

Locust Street Apartments

The Point Midtown

Park View Villas
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Stone Creek Apartments

Grove Manor

Berrum Place Apartments

1680 Mill Street

544 Roberts St

2966 Salem Pl

Whitewater Park Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

Capitol Hill Midtown Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY
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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 | $1,398 | $880 | $2,055 |
| Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $599 | $4,409 |
| Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,048 | $8,381 |
| Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,440 | $3,995 |
| Old Southwest Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,499 | $7,499 | $7,499 |
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There are currently 91 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 Park On Virginia priced from $599. Altitude by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Altitude by Vintage | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| ParcOne60 | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| Palace Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Shoreline Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.88 price per square foot Sienna Model at Montebello at Summit Ridge in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,128. The second greatest value Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2/2 Model at Apex at Sky Valley starting at $1,973 with a $1.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello at Summit Ridge | Sienna | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Apex at Sky Valley | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Park On Virginia | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Sierra Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| River Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Regency Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southwest Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Old Southwest Reno is Park On Virginia which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Old Southwest Reno costs $7,499.
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 21 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 $214 which is $7,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southwest Reno.
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