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1800 Knox St, Unit 1806-16
1800 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (8 Rentals)
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$877 - $1,728Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fountain Glen
6157 NW 2nd CirLincoln, NE 68521
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Meadow Wood
4420 N 7th StLincoln, NE 68521
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1940 Dudley Street
1940 Dudley StLincoln, NE 68503
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1900-1910 Knox St
1900-1910 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Aspen Haus
1500 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Heritage Oaks
2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521
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Superior Place Apartments
1501 Superior StLincoln, NE 68521
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Highlands, Lincoln, NE Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Studio Apartments | $996 | $877 | $1,226 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $849 | $1,743 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $975 | $2,052 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $690 | $2,266 |
| Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $562 | $505 | $615 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Fountain Glen priced from $877. Meadow Wood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $877 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NE
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.46 price per square foot D2 - 4x2 Model at The Quarters Lincoln in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $505. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Quarters Lincoln | D2 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| Cottonwood Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| HORIZON | Sunset with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| North Pointe Villas | Penelope (Flat) | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| HiPark - FrontNine | The Palmer | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Meadow Wood which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,562.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?
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 12 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $455 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.
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