Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Old Southwest Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (109 Rentals)

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The Loft Apartments
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$950 - $1,650
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$950 - $1,650

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$950 - $1,650
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The Loft Apartments

3660 Grant DrReno, NV 89509
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property at 760 Moran St

$995

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$995

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$995

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760 Moran St

RenoNV89502
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Palace Apartments
$1,079 - $1,654
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$975 - $1,550
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$104

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$1,079 - $1,654
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Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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property at 520 Locust St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

520 Locust St

RenoNV89502

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property at 280 Island Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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280 Island Ave

RenoNV89501
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Kirman Garden
$1,295 - $1,725
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$1,295 - $1,725

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Kirman Garden

444 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
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The Phoenix Reno
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$1,295 - $3,044
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$1,289 - $3,038
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$6

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$1,295 - $3,044
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19

The Phoenix Reno

4800 Kietzke LnReno, NV 89502
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property at 331 Broadway Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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LOFT 205 Apartments
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$1,413 - $2,139
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$1,213 - $1,939
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$200

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$1,413 - $2,139
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LOFT 205 Apartments

205 S Sierra StReno, NV 89501
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property at 344 Thoma St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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344 Thoma St

RenoNV89502
property at 1000 Beck St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

1000 Beck St, Unit 350

1000 Beck St
RenoNV89509
property at 505-525 Kirman Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

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The Peak at Sky Mountain
$1,639 - $2,265
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$1,549 - $2,175
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The Peak at Sky Mountain

1675 Sky Mountain DrReno, NV 89523
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property at 342 Wheeler Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 11

342 Wheeler Ave

RenoNV89502

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oneR midTown
$1,684 - $2,244
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$1,550 - $2,110
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$134

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$1,684 - $2,244
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30

oneR midTown

1301 Tonopah StReno, NV 89509
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1247 W 1st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1247 W 1st St

1247 W 1st StReno, NV 89503
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Locust Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locust Apartments

1700 Locust StReno, NV 89502

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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 Studio unit found at Locust Apartments priced from $850. Cottages at Glenda has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Outer Old Southwest Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Locust Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
Altitude by VintageStudioStudio,1BA$980
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,100
Mountain View ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,149
Palace Apartments1x1 - 490 - 6001BR,1BA$1,174

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

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Old Southwest Reno area is the $1.81 price per square foot One Bedroom, Plus Den Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments in the in the Montelena at ArrowCreek neighborhood starting from $1,836. The second greatest value Outer Old Southwest Reno apartment is the 2x1 B Model at SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE starting at $1,507 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom, Plus Den1BR,2BA$1.81
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.50
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
2908 Salem Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.50
Kirman Garden1 Bdr 1 Bath R1BR,1BA$1.78
River Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
401 Linden St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Regina Marie Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Old Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Ranked #7

Among cities in Nevada 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!

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 $1,174.

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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Outer Old Southwest Reno costs $2,310.

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 21 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 $206 which is $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Old Southwest Reno.

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