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Central City, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, NE is a Studio unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $530. The Residences at Liberty Campus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Park ApartmentsEfficiency - InteriorStudio,1BA$530
The Residences at Liberty Campus1/11BR,1BA$700
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Lakeview ParkJohnson Lake1BR,1BA$838
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$843

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE and Nearby

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $955 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Grandview ApartmentsUnit 3B3BR,2BA$1.14
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA2R1BR,1BA$1.29
The Residences at Liberty Campus2/12BR,1BA$1.13
Ridgeland Park Apartments in YorkYork2BR,1BA$1.28
Folsom RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34

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Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Oak Park Apartments listed at $530.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $695 at Oak Park Apartments.

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 $955.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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