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825 E 6th StWayne, NE 68787
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatewood Estates

627 Streeter DrNorth Sioux City, SD 57049
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2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S Alice St

1601 S Alice StSioux City, IA 51106
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Emerson, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerson, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Dakota Bend I & II priced from $725. Erin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dakota Bend I & IIDB 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Erin Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Five Sons Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Wellington At The DunesOpen living space + spacious master with vaulte...1BR,1BA$950
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$990
McCook ApartmentsRent Special - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Riverbend TownhomesApartment Style- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,047
Lincoln Woods2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, NE and Nearby

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms / 1 1/2 Bathrooms Townhome Model at Gatewood Estates in the starting from $1,266. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the Riverside Model at The Summit at Sunnybrook Village starting at $1,485 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gatewood Estates3 Bedrooms / 1 1/2 Bathrooms Townhome3BR,1BA$0.94
The Summit at Sunnybrook VillageRiverside2BR,2BA$1.34
Dakota Prairie ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Lincoln Woods2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1.06
Bluebird FlatsRiver1BR,1BA$1.35
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.25
McCook ApartmentsRent Special - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$1.35
Wellington At The DunesOpen living space + spacious master with vaulte...1BR,1BA$1.31
Dakota Bend I & IIDB 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment is $725 at Dakota Bend I & II.

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

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

What is the most affordable Emerson Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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