Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (104 Rentals)

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The Loft Apartments
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$950 - $1,650
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$950 - $1,650

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The Loft Apartments

3660 Grant DrReno, NV 89509
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Palace Apartments
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$1,079 - $1,654
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$975 - $1,550
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$104

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$1,079 - $1,654
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

Palace Apartments

395 E Grove StReno, NV 89502
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Peaks at the Park
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$1,169 - $1,729
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$915 - $1,475
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Peaks at the Park

950 Nutmeg PlReno, NV 89502
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STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE
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$1,183 - $1,630
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$1,183 - $1,630

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30

STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE

600 Geiger Grade RdReno, NV 89521
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property at 1033 Parkview St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1033 Parkview St

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property at 2820 Wrondel Wy

$1,200

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$1,200

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2820 Wrondel Wy, Unit A, Unit A

2820 Wrondel Wy
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Brooktree Apartments
$1,204 - $1,749
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$1,200 - $1,745
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$4

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$1,204 - $1,749
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Brooktree Apartments

2400 Harvard WayReno, NV 89502
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The Phoenix Reno
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$1,325 - $2,640
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$1,319 - $2,634
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$6

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$1,325 - $2,640
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The Phoenix Reno

4800 Kietzke LnReno, NV 89502
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Meadows II Apartment Homes
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$1,390 - $1,905
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$1,390 - $1,905

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$1,390 - $1,905
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Meadows II Apartment Homes

4300 Neil RdReno, NV 89502
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SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE
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$1,421 - $1,822
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$1,421 - $1,822

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE

1205 S Meadows PkyReno, NV 89521
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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE
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$1,569 - $2,105
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$1,499 - $2,035
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$70

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$1,569 - $2,105
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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

2490 Eastshore DrReno, NV 89509
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Double R
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$1,645 - $3,593
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$1,620 - $3,568
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$25

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$1,645 - $3,593
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Double R

9200 Double R BlvdReno, NV 89521
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property at 878 Gentry Wy

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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878 Gentry Wy

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property at 13415 S Hills Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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13415 S Hills Dr

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Redfield Ridge
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$1,835 - $2,259
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$1,730 - $2,154
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$105

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$1,835 - $2,259
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Redfield Ridge

4959 Talbot LnReno, NV 89509
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Atwood at RED
Rent Specials
$1,898 - $3,698
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$1,795 - $3,595
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$103

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$1,898 - $3,698
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Atwood at RED

2060 Experience AveReno, NV 89502
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Veridian at South Meadows
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$1,909 - $5,767
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$1,604 - $5,462
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$305

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$1,909 - $5,767
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Veridian at South Meadows

1001 S Meadows PkyReno, NV 89521
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Halcyon Apartments
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$1,925 - $2,599
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$1,925 - $2,599

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$1,925 - $2,599
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Halcyon Apartments

825 E Patriot BlvdReno, NV 89511
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Inova
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$1,990 - $4,672
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$1,785 - $4,467
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Inova

14001 Summit Sierra BlvdReno, NV 89511
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Grove Manor
Studio to 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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property at 2450 Lymbery St

$1,095 - $1,450

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$1,095

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2450 Lymbery St

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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 Studio unit found at Cottages at Glenda priced from $900. 323 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable South Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at GlendaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
323 FlatsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,099
Linden Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,135
Royal Vista ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,135
Sierra Springs Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,151
Peaks at the ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,169
Royal Apartments - Carson City, Nevada1/1 2nd floor/no balcony/pays water1BR,1BA$1,175
Vintage At The CrossingsA2 | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,183
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
Pinyon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath PNL1AA1BR,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Reno, NV

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Reno area is the $1.57 price per square foot Plan C Model at SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE in the in the Montelena at ArrowCreek neighborhood starting from $1,822. The second greatest value South Reno apartment is the 1ev - 2x2 Model at Enclave Apartments starting at $1,730 with a $1.81 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.
SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGEPlan C4BR,2BA$1.57
Enclave Apartments1ev - 2x22BR,2BA$1.81
Meadows II Apartment HomesNevadan2BR,2BA$1.81
Sherwood Forest Apartments12BR,1.5BA$1.73
STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.59
Sierra Springs Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Riley Apartments2b12BR,1BA$1.67
Golden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
The Chaparral Apartments2BD/1 BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.85
Park On Virginia1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $1,196.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Reno is Linden Apartments which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in South Reno costs $2,433.

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 23 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 $1,003 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Reno.

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