Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West area of Lincoln.

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$1,150 - $1,350

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1223 N 9th St

LincolnNE68508
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Heritage Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521

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Lakeview Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Park

510 Surfside DrLincoln, NE 68528
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, 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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Maple Grove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove

2801 N 1st StLincoln, NE 68521

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 Fountain Glen priced from $877. Lakeview Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$877
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$879
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$883
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF Model at Marshall Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $1.08 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.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.25
Marshall Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF3BR,1BA$1.08
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
HiPark - FrontNineThe Woods1BR,1BA$1.52
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.51
Parkview Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio ,1BA$1.71
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.70

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 $1,140.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West is Parkview Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer West costs $1,711.

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 20 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 $515 which is $1,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West.

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