Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowlane Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (34 Rentals)

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4917 Walker Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4917 Walker Ave

4917 Walker AveLincoln, NE 68504
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Meadowlark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1630 N 56th StLincoln, NE 68504
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Chateau La Fleur
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau La Fleur

1025 N 63rd StLincoln, NE 68505
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Charleston Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Court

1100 Cambridge CtLincoln, NE 68505
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Lexington Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Ridge

8600-8630 Lexington AveLincoln, NE 68505
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Appleton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton

8600 N Leighton AveLincoln, NE 68507
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Meadowlane, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadowlane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowlane area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Ridge Apartments priced from $790. The Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Meadowlane apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Ridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$790
The VillaBuilding A, B, and C1BR,1BA$860
LionsGate ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$865
Trenridge GardensChestnut 1BR,1BA$891
Meadowlark1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$910
Gate Park ApartmentsGP-2B2B 8302BR,1BA$975
The Flats at Shadow CreekWillow (A2-55)Studio,1BA$1,007
Regency1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1,015
The Flats at Leighton DistrictBaldwin IStudio,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowlane, NE

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadowlane area is the $1.36 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Square at 48 in the in the Taylor Park neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Meadowlane apartment is the 4945 Walker Ave Model at 4945 Walker Ave, Unit Apt2 starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Taylor Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowlane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Square at 48Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
4945 Walker Ave, Unit Apt24945 Walker Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
Regency1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.13
Willow Creek Apartments2BR-3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.37
Trenridge GardensMulberry2BR,1BA$1.39
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Gate Park ApartmentsGP-2B2B 8302BR,1.5BA$1.17
The VillaBuilding D1BR,1BA$1.22
Meadowlark1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Stony Ridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Lincoln. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowlane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meadowlane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadowlane is under $1,038.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowlane?

The cheapest apartment in Meadowlane is Stony Ridge Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Meadowlane costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowlane?

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 10 regular apartments in Meadowlane that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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