Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Outer North, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

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 Highland View Apartments priced from $879. Northridge Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Northridge Heights ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$893
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, NE

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.45 price per square foot Tree Haven Model at Cascade Pines Duplexes in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $2,363. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the The Gulf Model at Pinebrook Apartments starting at $1,584 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Havelock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cascade Pines DuplexesTree Haven2BR,2BA$1.45
Pinebrook ApartmentsThe Gulf1BR,1BA$1.67
Northbrook ApartmentsBay1BR,1BA$1.48
Black Sand Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.27
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio ,1BA$1.71
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$1.91
The Meadows on Salt CreekGraysonStudio ,1BA$1.90
Northridge Heights ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.67
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.64

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Outer North, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Lincoln, NE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Lincoln. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,314.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer North?

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Ridge Hollow Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $1,853.

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 6 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 $205 which is $1,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

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