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property at 1111 E St

$650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 E St

LincolnNE68508

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property at 1027 A St

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1027 A St

LincolnNE68502

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Crete, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crete Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crete, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Brooke Apartments in the Country Club neighborhood priced from $695. Colonial Courts in the Country Club neighborhood 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 Crete apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brooke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Colonial Courts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crete, NE and Nearby

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crete area is the $1.33 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value Crete apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF Model at Marshall Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crete apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.33
Marshall Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF3BR,1BA$1.08
Skyline ViewEmpyrean1BR,1BA$1.11
Aventine at Wilderness HillsThe Maxwell2BR,2BA$1.28
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River1BR,1BA$1.32
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Garden Brooke Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Colonial Courts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crete

What type of rentals are currently available in Crete?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Crete, NE with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,180. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crete ranging from $650 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crete?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crete ranges from $650 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,923.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Crete?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Crete range from $1,180 to $3,180, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,349 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,625.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.