
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (110 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Old Southwest Reno area of Reno.


Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Cottages at Glenda

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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE

760 Moran St

River Arms Apartments

565 Roberts St

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Palace Apartments
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460 Wilson Ave

Shoreline Plaza

1060 Wilson Ave

ParcOne60

Mountain View Apartments

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Regina Marie Apartments

Park On Virginia

Fairway Park Manor

Vintage at Redfield

950 Berrum Ln, Unit 6
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The Phoenix Reno

401 Linden St

Regency Park

531 Lander St

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LOFT 205 Apartments

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Kirman Garden

320 Grand Canyon

Basecamp at RED

Moran Apartments

750 Plumas St
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849 Roberts St, Unit 855, Unit 855

BOULDERS-RENO

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Plumas Garden Apartments

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Redfield Villas Apartments

Westlook Resort Living

Emory at RED

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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

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The Peak at Sky Mountain

210 Reno Ave

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The Village at Idlewild Park

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oneR midTown

Trembling Leaves Apartments

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Chism Street Apartments

1247 W 1st St

Locust Street Apartments

The Point Midtown

Park View Villas

Stone Creek Apartments
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Outer Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Old Southwest Reno Studio Apartments | $1,270 | $770 | $2,033 |
| Outer Old Southwest Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $874 | $2,938 |
| Outer Old Southwest Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,048 | $4,082 |
| Outer Old Southwest Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,600 | $3,698 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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Cheapest Available Outer Old Southwest Reno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Old Southwest Reno area of Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at Cottages at Glenda priced from $900. ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Outer Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A1 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Whitewater Park Apartments | A1 - Whitewater Park | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Shoreline Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Old Southwest Reno, NV
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.60 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Summit Ridge Townhomes in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,381. The second greatest value Outer Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2x1 B Model at SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE starting at $1,415 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Old Southwest Reno apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Ridge Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Regina Marie Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Sierra Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| River Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| JONES 1140 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Nevada including Outer Old Southwest Reno, Reno, and the greater Reno area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Old Southwest Reno Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Old Southwest Reno is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno is JONES 1140 which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno costs $2,452.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 23 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer Old Southwest Reno?
Cheap apartments in Outer Old Southwest Reno have an average cost of $185 which is $2,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Old Southwest Reno.
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