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535 N Minden AveMinden, NE 68959

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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 1 Bed unit found at MEADOW WOOD in the Clinton neighborhood priced from $755. Kearney Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$755
Kearney Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$819
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$921
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$924
Marshall Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF3BR,1BA$940
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$955
Autumn Park ApartmentsUnit 2.1C2BR,1BA$955
Fountain GlenOtoe1BR,1BA$957

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

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments in the starting from $955. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF Model at Marshall Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$0.96
Flats at 5thWoodland2BR,2BA$1.56
Ridgeland Park Apartments in YorkLincoln3BR,1BA$1.15
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.03
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.46
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.02
The Residences at Liberty Campus1/11BR,1BA$1.49
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Getting Around Central City, NE

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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 Kearney Apartment Homes listed at $819.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $755 at MEADOW WOOD.

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 $905 at MEADOW WOOD.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marshall Apartments and starts from $940.

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