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208 E 5th St

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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Park Apartments priced from $546. The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community 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
Cedar Park ApartmentsAffordable (30%) - 2 Bed, 1 Bath (989 sq ft)2BR,1BA$546
The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community1/11BR,1BA$700
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

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

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,289. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the Unit 2.2A Model at Autumn Park Apartments starting at $1,055 with a $1.00 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$1.17
Autumn Park ApartmentsUnit 2.2A2BR,2BA$1.00
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.14
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Meadow WoodB1 - Maple2BR,1BA$1.21
Cedar Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Cherry Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community2/12BR,1BA$1.13
Village at Kearney ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE with pricing that ranges from $546 to $2,545. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $600 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $600 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,497.

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