Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (19 Rentals)

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1900-1910 Knox St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1910 Knox St

1900-1910 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Aspen Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Haus

1500 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Heritage Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, NE 68521
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Highlands, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at 1940 Dudley Street priced from $739. Fountain Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$739
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$843
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$925
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NE

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek Apartments in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the The Jonson (FN) Model at HiPark - FrontNine starting at $1,375 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
HiPark - FrontNineThe Jonson (FN)1BR,1BA$1.70
theVUEThe Johnson1BR,1BA$1.98
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
North Pointe VillasPenelope (Flat)Studio ,1BA$2.01
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio ,1BA$1.77
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$1.78
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.64
Fountain GlenCassStudio ,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #30

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is 1940 Dudley Street which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,162.

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 25 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 $242 which is $1,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!