
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV from $500 (114 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Reno area of Reno.


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The Loft Apartments

Golden Apartments

Pinyon Apartments

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Palace Apartments

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Creekside Apartments

Meadow Wood Apartments

Regency Park

Fairway Park Manor

1037 Parkview St
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Brooktree Apartments

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Peaks at the Park

Vintage at Redfield

950 Berrum Ln, Unit 6

954 Berrum Ln, Unit 5

Park On Virginia

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STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE

Rosewood Park Apartments

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The Phoenix Reno

ELEMENT
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2300 West

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Meadows II Apartment Homes

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Plumas Garden Apartments

Verge 8000

1000 Beck St, Unit 350

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SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE

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Redfield Villas Apartments

Horizons at South Meadows

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Double R

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Basecamp at RED

Traditions West

Emory at RED

Integra Peaks

Village at Arrowcreek Parkway & Village South

Atwood at RED

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Halcyon Apartments

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Redfield Ridge

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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

878 Gentry Wy
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Inova

10198 Via Como

Elysium

The Alexander at South Virginia

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Grove Manor

Berrum Place Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

The Lotus at Midtown

Lakeside Village Apartments
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South Reno, Reno, NV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Reno?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Reno Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $900 | $2,849 |
| South Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $959 | $5,352 |
| South Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,200 | $5,964 |
| South Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,275 | $8,453 |
| South Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $1,931 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 114 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Reno Neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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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 $1,039. Here are the most affordable South Reno apartments for rent in Reno, NV:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cottages at Glenda | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 323 Flats | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Palace Apartments | 1x1 - 490 - 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Peaks at the Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| VINTAGE AT SANCTUARY | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
| Royal Apartments | 1/1 w/Balcony Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 2908 Salem Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Reno, NV
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Reno area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2011 S Main St Model at 2011 S Main St in the in the Outer South Reno neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Reno apartment is the Plan C Model at SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE starting at $1,931 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2011 S Main St | 2011 S Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE | Plan C | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Traditions West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Fifth Street Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| 2908 Salem Pl | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Riley Apartments | 2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Rosewood Park Apartments | Rosebud | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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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 $1,256.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Reno?
The cheapest apartment in South Reno is Linden Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South Reno costs $2,375.
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 9 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 $120 which is $2,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Reno.
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