
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster County, NE from $400 (220 Rentals)
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244 S 26th St

2147 C St

2416 Garfield St

Century House

1228 E St, Unit 10

1345 B St

2044 E St

Garden Brooke Apartments

4520 Baldwin Ave
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428 S 29th St

7001 Havelock Ave

1535 N 32nd St

926 S 14th St

Colonial Courts

Arapahoe Village

Countyshire Apartments

Salt Valley View Apartments

2224 A St

Gate Park Apartments
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Antelope Gardens

The Lodge

Bella Properties

Total Monthly Price
3535 Apple St, Unit 3539 Apple Street

6801 Lexington Ave

Old Cheney Place by Broadmoor

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Fair Oaks

Parkview Apartments

The Villa
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Stony Ridge Apartments

Fountain Glen

Cherrywood Apartments

Hickman Hills Apartments

Meadow Wood

Highpointe by Broadmoor

740 Y St

Trenridge Gardens
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Argosy Apartments

Highland View Apartments

Union at Middle Creek

East Lake Flats

Skyline View

Regency

Ridge Hollow Apartments

Heartland Flats Lincoln

Kensington Park

2960 P St
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Lancaster County, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lancaster County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $625 | $1,779 |
| Lancaster County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $250 | $2,833 |
| Lancaster County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $700 | $4,495 |
| Lancaster County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $690 | $4,495 |
| Lancaster County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $505 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Lancaster County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster County, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $250. Duluth Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Century House | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| Garden Brooke Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Courts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 1522 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster County, NE
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Gatehouse Rows in the in the Taylor Park neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Lancaster County apartment is the Soze Model at The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom starting at $650 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Rows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Regency | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Aspen Haus | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| LivRed | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lancaster County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lancaster County is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster County?
The cheapest apartment in Lancaster County is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Lancaster County costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lancaster County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 82 regular apartments in Lancaster County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lancaster County?
Cheap apartments in Lancaster County have an average cost of $398 which is $1,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster County.
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