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

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Peaks at the Park

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STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE

Park On Virginia
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Fairway Park Manor

1033 Parkview St

2820 Wrondel Wy, Unit A, Unit A

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Brooktree Apartments

Vintage at Redfield

950 Berrum Ln, Unit 6

Rosewood Park Apartments

401 Linden St

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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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SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE

Basecamp at RED

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Plumas Garden Apartments

Verge 8000

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Redfield Villas Apartments

Emory at RED

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EDGEWATER AT VIRGINIA LAKE

Horizons at South Meadows
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The Lodge at McCarran Ranch Apartment Homes

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Double R

Village at Arrowcreek Parkway & Village South

Integra Peaks

878 Gentry Wy

13415 S Hills Dr

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Redfield Ridge

The Alexander at South Virginia

Elysium

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Atwood at RED
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Veridian at South Meadows

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Halcyon Apartments

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Inova

Hubbard Garden Apartments

Grove Manor

Berrum Place Apartments

Ala Moana Apartments

The Lotus at Midtown

2450 Lymbery St

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Reno Studio Apartments | $1,504 | $900 | $2,129 |
| South Reno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $959 | $3,914 |
| South Reno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,200 | $5,712 |
| South Reno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,275 | $3,698 |
| South Reno 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,822 | $2,715 |
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There are currently 104 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 $1,099. 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 D | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Linden Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Royal Vista Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Sierra Springs Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Peaks at the Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| Royal Apartments - Carson City, Nevada | 1/1 2nd floor/no balcony/pays water | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Vintage At The Crossings | A2 | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Pinyon Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath PNL1AA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| SOUTH PEAK BY VINTAGE | Plan C | 4BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Enclave Apartments | 1ev - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Meadows II Apartment Homes | Nevadan | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| STEAMBOAT BY VINTAGE | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sierra Springs Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Riley Apartments | 2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Golden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Chaparral Apartments | 2BD/1 BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Park On Virginia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Best Local Schools in 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 $1,196.
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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