Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer University Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $400 (146 Rentals)

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property at 860 Quincy St

$950

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$950

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860 Quincy St

RenoNV89512

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property at 760 Moran St

$995

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760 Moran St

RenoNV89502
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The Rivet
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$1,006 - $1,382
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$996 - $1,372
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The Rivet

2050 Market StReno, NV 89502
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The Onyx at 695
$1,049 - $1,560
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 25

The Onyx at 695

695 W 3rd StReno, NV 89503
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Talus Point
$1,134 - $2,574
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$1,055 - $2,495
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$1,134 - $2,574
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Talus Point

3970 Covington WayReno, NV 89503
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property at 611 Elko Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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611 Elko Ave

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Sage by Vintage
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$1,183 - $1,415
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Sage by Vintage

500 Stoker AveReno, NV 89503
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property at 140 College Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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140 College Dr

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property at 520 Locust St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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520 Locust St

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Nevada Hills Apartments
$1,264 - $1,664
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$1,264 - $1,664

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$1,264 - $1,664
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Nevada Hills Apartments

1050 Nevada StReno, NV 89503
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Kirman Garden
$1,295 - $1,725
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Kirman Garden

444 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
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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

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property at 331 Broadway Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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property at 319 Maine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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319 Maine St

RenoNV89502

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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 East priced from $520. The Villager Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Outer University apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wolf Run EastVintage 6X4/6X5 F6BR,5BA$520
The Villager Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Colony Studios & ApartmentsRenovated Dorm Style StudioStudio,1BA$740
Sarrazin Arms Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$850
Park Willow ApartmentsUnit 207Studio,1BA$968
Altitude by VintageStudioStudio,1BA$980
ParcOne60StudioStudio,1BA$985
Vintage at Washington Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Truckee River TerraceTruckee A1Studio,1BA$990
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer University, NV

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer University area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Towers at Pink Hill in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Outer University apartment is the D2 Model at The Dean Reno starting at $799 with a $0.64 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 Towers at Pink Hill3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.58
The Dean RenoD24BR,4BA$0.64
Canyon FlatsC13BR,3BA$0.76
Wolf Run EastEast 2 Bed2BR,2BA$0.76
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
VISTA POINT2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Idlewild2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Springview by VintageB12BR,1BA$1.35
JONES 11401BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Park Willow ApartmentsUnit 207Studio ,1BA$1.49

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Outer University, Reno, NV

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer University is Vintage at Washington Station which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Outer University costs $1,805.

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 84 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 $561 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer University.

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