Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West area of Lincoln.

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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 |
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Outer West Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $820 | $1,599 |
Outer West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $755 | $1,650 |
Outer West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $885 | $2,064 |
Outer West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $940 | $3,699 |
Outer West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $2,395 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 16 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 MEADOW WOOD priced from $755. Highland View Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Horizon Apartments and Villas | Dusk | Studio,1BA | $965 |
LINQ Portfolio | 2 bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.22 price per square foot B3R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the Indian Village neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 2.2a Model at Stadium Walk Apartments starting at $600 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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. |
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Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | B3R | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Stadium Walk Apartments | 2.2a | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
LINQ Portfolio | 2 bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Lakeview Park | Johnson Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Arena Lofts | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Fountain Glen | Sanders | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West is MEADOW WOOD which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Outer West costs $2,500.
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 8 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 $152 which is $2,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West.
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