
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (117 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer University area of Reno.


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The Villager Studio Apartments

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Colony Studios & Apartments

Altitude by Vintage

The Point West University

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The Rivet

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400 University Ter, Unit B1

Carriage Stone Senior Apartments

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Truckee River Terrace

2065 Whitfield Wy
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760 Moran St

860 Quincy St

1800 On Purdue

River Arms Apartments

Reno Regency

Elevation at the U

Riverside Park Apartments

3481 Tripp Dr

3501 Tripp Dr

The Onyx at 695
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Gibson Apartments

ParcOne60

Mountain View Apartments

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Talus Point

Whittell Pointe I and II

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Sage by Vintage

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Springview by Vintage

Zephyr Pointe

331 Broadway Blvd
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344 Thoma St

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Shoreline Plaza

Creekside Apartments

Vintage at Washington Station

217 E Taylor St

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Wedekind Apartments

520 Locust St

Stardust Apartments

229 Claremont St

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Kirman Garden

1121 Buena Vista Ave

361 Gould St

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Nevada Hills Apartments

Harvard Apartments

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Regina Marie Apartments

Moran Apartments

100 N Arlington Ave

Trembling Leaves Apartments

Sarrazin Arms Apartments
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Outer University, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer University Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $725 | $3,799 |
| Outer University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $850 | $4,545 |
| Outer University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $839 | $8,497 |
| Outer University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $775 | $8,477 |
| Outer University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $665 | $10,000+ |
| Outer University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $715 | $3,895 |
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There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer University Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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Cheapest Available Outer University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer University area of Reno, NV is a Studio unit found at Colony Studios & Apartments priced from $740. The Villager Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Outer University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Studios & Apartments | Renovated Dorm Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| The Villager Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| The Rivet | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| 2075 Patton Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Reno Regency | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Truckee River Terrace | Truckee A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Patton Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| ParcOne60 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer University, NV
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer University area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Whittell Pointe I and II in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $1,754. The second greatest value Outer University apartment is the C1 Alt Model at Springview by Vintage starting at $1,457 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Northeast Reno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Whittell Pointe I and II | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Springview by Vintage | C1 Alt | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Boulder Creek Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Harvard Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1800 On Purdue | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Canyon Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| River Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer University?
The cheapest apartment in Outer University is 2075 Patton Dr which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Outer University costs $1,855.
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 56 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 $543 which is $1,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer University.
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