Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $600 (4 Rentals)

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Outer West Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Reno, NV

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Reno area is the $1.86 price per square foot B2 Model at Westlook Resort Living in the in the West University neighborhood starting from $2,163. The second greatest value Outer West Reno apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Austin Crest Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Reno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westlook Resort LivingB22BR,2BA$1.86
Austin Crest Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.59
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
SKY MOUNTAIN BY VINTAGE2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Place (Reno)1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.14
Aviana at TuscanyBorgata1BR,1BA$1.91
Club Ambassador1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
BOULDERS-RENOOnyx1BR,1BA$1.97
Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West Reno, Reno, NV

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including 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 rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer West Reno Neighborhood in Reno, NV

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Reno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Reno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Reno is under $1,599.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Reno is ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Outer West Reno costs $4,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West 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 23 regular apartments in Outer West 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 West Reno?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Reno have an average cost of $264 which is $3,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Reno.

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