
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer North area of Lincoln.


Meadow Wood

Fairways at Lincoln

Highland View Apartments

1800 Knox St

Countyshire Apartments
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1800 Knox St

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Outer North, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer North Studio Apartments | $962 | $853 | $1,226 |
| Outer North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $853 | $1,869 |
| Outer North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $900 | $1,938 |
| Outer North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,375 | $2,266 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer North Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Outer North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer North area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Fountain Glen priced from $853. Fairways at Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $853 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Horizon Apartments and Villas | Dusk | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Knock Apartments | Hummingbird | Studio,1BA | $936 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, NE
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.48 price per square foot Tree Haven Model at Cascade Pines Duplexes in the in the Havelock neighborhood starting from $2,413. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Fieldstone Place Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Clinton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Pines Duplexes | Tree Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Fieldstone Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Black Sand Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Northbrook Apartments | Spring | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Waterbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom Brook/Stream | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Horizon Apartments and Villas | Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Meadows on Salt Creek | Alexa | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Northridge Heights Apartments | Bonsai | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer North is under $1,139.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer North?
The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Fairways at Lincoln which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer North?
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 31 regular apartments in Outer North 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 Outer North?
Cheap apartments in Outer North have an average cost of $169 which is $1,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.
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