
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Friend, NE from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Garden Brooke Apartments

Arapahoe Village

Colonial Courts

Salt Valley View Apartments

Bella Properties

Crete Senior Villas

Old Cheney Place by Broadmoor
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Hickman Hills Apartments

Skyline View

Foxtail Meadows

Folsom Ridge

Union at Middle Creek

Heartland Flats Lincoln

Tamarin Ridge

Marshall Apartments
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WH Flats

Canopy Park

Aventine at Wilderness Hills

Broadmoor27

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

theVUE

HiPark - FrontNine

208 E 5th St
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1119 E St

1315 F St

1111 E St

2121 Washington St

1414 C St

1400 Garfield St

1215 Peach St

1228 S 10th St
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926 A

Lakeview Park

1027 A St

440 Moffitt St

520 N 4th St

LINQ Portfolio

922 A St

210 N Phillips Ave
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1459 Plum St

650 E 12th St

1309 S 10th St
Friend, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Friend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $650 | $1,438 |
| Friend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $695 | $1,910 |
| Friend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $800 | $4,495 |
| Friend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $699 | $3,899 |
| Friend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $505 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Friend Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Friend, NE is a 4 Beds unit found at LivRed in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $685. Arapahoe Village 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 Friend apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Garden Brooke Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Century House | Large Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Hickman Hills Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Colonial Courts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Skyline View | Compass | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Foxtail Meadows | D-1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friend, NE and Nearby
As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friend area is the $0.46 price per square foot D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Lincoln in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Friend apartment is the The Wilber Model at The Mirada starting at $1,625 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Southern Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Lincoln | D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.46 |
| The Mirada | The Wilber | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Colonial Courts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Garden Brooke Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Friend Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Friend?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Friend is at Century House listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Friend Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Friend Apartment is $700 at Arapahoe Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Friend Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Friend is starting from $800 at Crete Senior Villas.
What is the most affordable Friend Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Friend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Middle Creek and starts from $1,349.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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