
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West area of Lincoln.


Fountain Glen

740 Y St

Highland View Apartments

Meadow Wood

Union at Middle Creek

Fairways at Lincoln

700 W P St
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HORIZON

Heartland Flats Lincoln

Marshall Apartments

HiPark - FrontNine

theVUE

311 N 8th St, Unit 220

Lakeside Village Apartment Homes

Canopy Park
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Canopy Lofts

4148 NW 50th St

3718-3718 NW 51st St

520-522 Lamont Dr

556-558 Lamont

538-540 Lamont Dr

Heritage Oaks

Lakeview Park
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Park Ridge Apartments

1500 S Folsom St

Salt Creek Townhomes

Maple Grove

3336 N 9th St

Arena Lofts
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Outer West, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $877 | $1,325 |
| Outer West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $850 | $1,675 |
| Outer West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $900 | $1,975 |
| Outer West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $690 | $3,899 |
| Outer West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $505 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview Apartments priced from $850. Fountain Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $877. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $877 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| HORIZON | Dusk | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Heartland Flats Lincoln | Juniper | Studio,1BA | $973 |
| Meadow Wood | B2 - Ash | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| HiPark - FrontNine | The Palmer | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.26 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,755. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Marshall Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Meadow Wood | B2 - Ash | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Heartland Flats Lincoln | Hawthorn | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| HORIZON | Dusk | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
| Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer West is at Fountain Glen listed at $877.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer West Apartment is $850 at Parkview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West is starting from $999 at Parkview Apartments.
What is the most affordable Outer West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Outer West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Middle Creek and starts from $1,349.
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