
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Old Walnut

Oak Park Apartments

Crete Senior Villas

Kearney Apartment Homes

Village at Kearney Apartments

Fountain Glen

Meadow Wood

Union at Middle Creek
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Highland View Apartments

Regency Heights

Fairways at Lincoln

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Horizon Apartments and Villas

Heartland Flats Lincoln

East Park on Stuhr

Folsom Ridge

Marshall Apartments
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Talon Apartments

HiPark - FrontNine

Residences at Oak Pointe

The Theatre District Flats

Cedar Ridge

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

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Cherry Park

LongLeaf Apartments

North Creek Apartments

The Sterling Apartments At Kearney

208 E 5th St

650 E 12th St

705 6th St

611 Tri-Plex
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2703 W 24th St

Lakeview Park

535 Flats

LINQ Portfolio

2500 W 24th St

The Crystal on C Ave

210 N Phillips Ave

Prairie View - Kearney

832 Flats
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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 | $1,070 | $745 | $1,500 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $700 | $2,070 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $780 | $2,545 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $955 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Liberty Campus priced from $700. Old Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $877 |
| Lakeview Park | Carter Lake | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Regency Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE and Nearby
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Riverside Model at Pioneer Trail Flats in the starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at LongLeaf Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $1.04 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Trail Flats | The Riverside | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Regency Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $700 at The Residences at Liberty Campus.
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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