Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (23 Rentals)

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

301 Gentry WayReno, NV 89502
Senior Living
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Grove Manor
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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Outer Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Stone Senior Apartments priced from $525. ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable Outer Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$525
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE2x12BR,1BA$610
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE1x11BR,1BA$839
JONES 11400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Old Southwest Reno, NV

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Idlewild in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Outer Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2 Model at Sherwood Forest Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Old Southwest Reno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Sherwood Forest Apartments22BR,1.5BA$1.56
Evergreen Apartments2 Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Roselake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Carriage Stone Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Reno, NV for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Outer Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood in Reno, NV

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,070.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno is Carriage Stone Senior Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno costs $2,184.

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 10 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 $135 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Old Southwest Reno.

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