
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Old Walnut

LongLeaf Apartments

Crete Senior Villas

Village at Kearney Apartments

Fountain Glen

Kearney Apartment Homes

Highland View Apartments

Regency Heights
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Meadow Wood

Folsom Ridge

HORIZON

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Union at Middle Creek

Heartland Flats Lincoln

Fairways at Lincoln

East Park on Stuhr

Marshall Apartments
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Village Plaza Homes

Talon Apartments

The Theatre District Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe

Cedar Ridge

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

theVUE

HiPark - FrontNine
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Cherry Park

Pioneer Trail Flats

Flats at 5th

3545 43rd Ave

The Sterling Apartments At Kearney

208 E 5th St

The Residences at Liberty Campus

130 S 5th St

611 Tri-Plex
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832 Flats

Lakeview Park

535 Flats

535 Oak St

520 N 4th St

LINQ Portfolio

2703 W 24th St

Grandview Apartments

Autumn Park Apartments
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The Crystal on C Ave

210 N Phillips Ave

650 E 12th St

Prairie View - Kearney
Central City, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $605 | $1,500 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $710 | $2,095 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $800 | $2,545 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $955 | $1,830 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, NE is a Studio unit found at Old Walnut priced from $745. Crete Senior Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 832 Flats | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $887 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Folsom Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| HORIZON | Dusk | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE and Nearby
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF Model at Marshall Apartments in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the B7R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,565 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | B7R | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Residences at Oak Pointe | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Meadow Wood | B2 - Ash | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 832 Flats | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Old Walnut listed at $745.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $845 at Old Walnut.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $800 at Crete Senior Villas.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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