Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (48 Rentals)

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RenoNV89509

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Grove Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Manor

255 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Ala Moana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

3300 Kauai CtReno, NV 89509
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Country Club Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Villas

2796 Plumas StReno, NV 89509
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Vintage At The Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage At The Crossings

11565 Old Virginia RdReno, NV 89521
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VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY
1 Bedroom Apartments

VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY

301 Gentry WayReno, NV 89502
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1312 Como St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1312 Como St

1312 Como StCarson City, NV 89701
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Imperial Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

3300-3330 Imperial WayCarson City, NV 89706
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Park Portofino
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Portofino

3380 N Roop StCarson City, NV 89706
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Bella Lago
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Lago

1600 Airport RdCarson City, NV 89701
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South Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Reno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Reno area of Reno, NV is a 4 Beds unit found at SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE priced from $769. STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $861. Here are the most affordable South Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGEPlan C4BR,2BA$769
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$861
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
323 FlatsStudio EStudio,1BA$965
Peaks at the ParkS1Studio,1BA$995
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,000
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,058
Glen at Hidden ValleyStudio 1 Bath - SStudio,1BA$1,070
Royal Vista ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,156

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Reno, NV

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Reno area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3x2 Model at STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE in the in the Calabria at Monte Sereno neighborhood starting from $861. The second greatest value South Reno apartment is the Plan B Model at SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE starting at $1,343 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Montelena at ArrowCreek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Reno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$0.75
SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGEPlan B3BR,2BA$1.23
Fifth Street Townhomes2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.65
The Alexander at South VirginiaAthena1BR,1BA$1.76
Sherwood Forest Apartments22BR,1.5BA$1.56
Evergreen Apartments2 Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Roselake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.67

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South Reno, Reno, NV

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Reno, NV. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Reno Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Reno?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Reno is under $1,156.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Reno?

The cheapest apartment in South Reno is VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in South Reno costs $35,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 35 regular apartments in South 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 South Reno?

Cheap apartments in South Reno have an average cost of $1,007 which is $33,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Reno.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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