Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Lakeview Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Park

510 Surfside DrLincoln, NE 68528
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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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Maple Grove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove

2801 N 1st StLincoln, NE 68521
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Arena Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arena Lofts

320 N 8th StLincoln, NE 68508
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Outer West, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Lakeview Park priced from $799. Fountain Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$799
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$843
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$876
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899
Meadow WoodB1 - Maple2BR,1BA$1,006
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$1,020
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1,099
theVUEThe PalmerStudio,1BA$1,100
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF Model at Marshall Apartments in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 3BD Model at Union at Middle Creek starting at $1,549 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the West A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF3BR,1BA$1.08
Union at Middle Creek3BD3BR,2BA$1.34
Canopy RowSuite H2BR,2BA$1.90
Meadow WoodB1 - Maple2BR,1BA$1.11
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.40
HiPark - FrontNineThe Jonson (FN)1BR,1BA$1.70
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio ,1BA$1.81
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$1.61
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.64
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #37

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 Outer West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West is under $1,180.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West is Lakeview Park which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer West costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West?

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 29 regular apartments in Outer West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in Outer West have an average cost of $926 which is $1,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West.

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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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.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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