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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1381 3rd St

ChappellNE69129
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Vintage Rows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Rows

1210 Liberty DrLexington, NE 68850
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Bel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Apartments

204 W 6th StLexington, NE 68850

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North Adams Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Adams Flats

2100 N Adams StLexington, NE 68850
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Elsmere, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Westside priced from $615. 814 E Highway 44 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$615
814 E Highway 44Lamro Units1BR,1BA$675
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$730
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
South Platte Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$820
Allura Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Prairie Heights ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$979
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Cross Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, NE and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at South Platte Terrace Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elsmere apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
South Platte Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Sandridge ApartmentsUnit 3B3BR,2BA$1.17
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Cedar Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Lakeside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.74
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
814 E Highway 44Lamro Units1BR,1BA$0.99
1103 5th St, Unit 61103 5th St1BR,1BA$1.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elsmere?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elsmere is at The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island listed at $1,049.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $675 at 814 E Highway 44.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is starting from $615 at Westside.

What is the most affordable Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LongLeaf Apartments and starts from $1,090.

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