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Leisure Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Apartments

825 E 6th StWayne, NE 68787
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Ridgewood Apartments
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Ridgewood Apartments

260 S 4th StAkron, IA 51001
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Elgin, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Saracen Courts priced from $650. Prospect Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saracen CourtsUnit Block 61BR,1BA$650
Prospect Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Bluestem Reserve ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Erin Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$755
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$843
Westbrook Estates IStudioStudio,1BA$850
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, NE and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 414 W Phillip Ave in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the Wildwood Model at Flats at 5th starting at $1,325 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414 W Phillip Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Flats at 5thWildwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Prairie Park Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Erin Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.20
Bridgeport ApartmentsLaurel2BR,2BA$1.09
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Ridgeland Park Apartments in YorkYork2BR,1BA$1.28
PLUM VILLAUnit B2BR,1BA$1.18
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.02
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elgin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elgin is at Prospect Ridge Apartments listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $650 at Saracen Courts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $750 at Erin Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Erin Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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