Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $490 (150 Rentals)

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Altitude by Vintage
Rent Specials
$740 - $1,735

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$740 - $1,735

Total Monthly Price$740 - $1,735
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Altitude by Vintage

1550 Sky Valley DrReno, NV 89523
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Truckee River Terrace
$880 - $1,380

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$770 - $1,270
Required Monthly Fees$110

Total Monthly Price$880 - $1,380
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Truckee River Terrace

501 W 1st StReno, NV 89503
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The Rivet
Rent Specials
$909 - $1,175

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Base Rent$899 - $1,165
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Rivet

2050 Market StReno, NV 89502
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River Arms Apartments
$1,000 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,400

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Arms Apartments

1255 Jones StReno, NV 89503
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Reno Regency
$1,020 - $1,680

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,020 - $1,680

Total Monthly Price$1,020 - $1,680
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reno Regency

590 Lake At 6th StReno, NV 89501
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Elevation at the U
Rent Specials
$1,025

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,025

Total Monthly Price$1,025
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

Elevation at the U

1617 N Virginia StReno, NV 89503
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ParcOne60
Rent Specials
$1,065 - $1,753

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,065 - $1,753

Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $1,753
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ParcOne60

160 Sinclair StReno, NV 89501
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property at 3485 Tripp Dr
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3485 Tripp Dr

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The Onyx at 695
Rent Specials
$1,099 - $1,560

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,099 - $1,560

Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $1,560
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Onyx at 695

695 W 3rd StReno, NV 89503
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Westwood Sierra Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,100 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,350
9 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Westwood Sierra Apartments

1555 N Sierra StReno, NV 89503
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Gibson Apartments
$1,100 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Gibson Apartments

441 W 2nd StReno, NV 89503
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Talus Point
$1,130 - $2,570

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,055 - $2,495
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,130 - $2,570
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Talus Point

3970 Covington WayReno, NV 89503
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property at 933-937 Ralston St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
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property at 1035-1045 W 1st St
$1,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Sage by Vintage
Rent Specials
$1,183 - $1,415

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,183 - $1,415

Total Monthly PriceVaries
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Sage by Vintage

500 Stoker AveReno, NV 89503
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Zephyr Pointe
$1,185 - $1,636

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,185 - $1,636

Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,636
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zephyr Pointe

10640 N McCarran BlvdReno, NV 89503
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Shoreline Plaza
$1,200 - $1,240

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,240

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,240
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shoreline Plaza

2500 Dickerson RdReno, NV 89503
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Wedekind Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,215 - $1,370

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Base Rent$1,215 - $1,370

Total Monthly Price$1,215 - $1,370
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Wedekind Apartments

2300 Wedekind RdReno, NV 89512
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Creekside Apartments
$1,225 - $1,395

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Base Rent$1,225 - $1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,395
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Apartments

2400-2450 Sutro StReno, NV 89512
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217 E Taylor St
Rent Specials
$1,245 - $1,345

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Base Rent$1,245 - $1,345

Total Monthly Price$1,245 - $1,345
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

217 E Taylor St

217 E Taylor StReno, NV 89502
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property at 822 Holcomb Ave
$1,195 - $1,245

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,245

Total Monthly Price$1,245
1 Bedroom Rentals
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822 Holcomb Ave

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property at 793-799 Forest St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Kirman Garden
$1,295 - $1,755

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295 - $1,755

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Kirman Garden

444 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
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property at 361 Gould St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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361 Gould St

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Austin Crest
Rent Specials
$1,315 - $2,328

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,315 - $2,328

Total Monthly Price$1,315 - $2,328
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Austin Crest

1295 Grand Summit DrReno, NV 89523
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Harvard Apartments
$1,350 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harvard Apartments

1001 Harvard WayReno, NV 89502
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Sierra Townhomes
Rent Specials
$1,350 - $1,545

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350 - $1,545

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,545
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Sierra Townhomes

820 Ryland StReno, NV 89502
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The Edison
$1,359 - $2,556

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,359 - $2,556

Total Monthly Price$1,359 - $2,556
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

The Edison

2450 Valley RdReno, NV 89512
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Moran Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,400 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Moran Apartments

725-745 Moran StReno, NV 89502
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Siegel Suites Nevadan
Rent Specials
$1,406 - $1,492

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,406 - $1,492

Total Monthly Price$1,406 - $1,492
Studio Apartments Available Now

Siegel Suites Nevadan

133 N Virginia StReno, NV 89501
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Park Silverada
$1,414 - $1,603

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375 - $1,564
Required Monthly Fees$39

Total Monthly Price$1,414 - $1,603
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Silverada

2000 Silverada BlvdReno, NV 89512
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Cal Ave
Rent Specials
$1,425 - $1,890

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425 - $1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,425 - $1,890
Studio Apartments Available Oct 23

Cal Ave

422 California AveReno, NV 89509
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property at 1494 Lewis St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1494 Lewis St

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property at 2345 Tripp Dr
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2345 Tripp Dr

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The Print Shop Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,450 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400 - $1,500
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,550
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Print Shop Lofts

420 Valley RdReno, NV 89512
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Outer University, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer University area of Reno, NV is a 6 Beds unit found at Wolf Run Student Living priced from $586. Colony Studios & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Outer University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wolf Run Student LivingVintage 6x56BR,5BA$586
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$740
Altitude by Vintage1x11BR,1BA$740
The RivetStudio SmallStudio,1BA$909
929 Willow St. Reno NV 895021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
480 S. SierraStudioStudio,1BA$975
2075 Patton Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Park Willow ApartmentsUnit 211Studio,1BA$993
Park VillaStudioStudio,1BA$995
Chism Street1x11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer University, NV

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer University area is the $0.46 price per square foot F1 Model at The Republic in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $746. The second greatest value Outer University apartment is the D5 Model at The Dean Reno starting at $890 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the West University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RepublicF15BR,5BA$0.46
The Dean RenoD54BR,3BA$0.78
Talus Point2x1.5TH - C2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.50
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Springview by VintageB1 Alt2BR,1BA$1.42
The Highlands2X22BR,2BA$1.04
Canyon FlatsB12BR,2BA$1.29
SPOKANE 6421BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Outer University, Reno, NV

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Among cities in Nevada for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Reno. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer University is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer University?

The cheapest apartment in Outer University is Altitude by Vintage which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Outer University costs $1,723.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer University?

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 45 regular apartments in Outer University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in Outer University have an average cost of $883 which is $840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer University.

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