Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (33 Rentals)

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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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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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Canopy Row
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Row

140 S Canopy StLincoln, NE 68508

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$877
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$910
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$917
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$933
HORIZONDuskStudio,1BA$965
Heartland Flats LincolnJuniperStudio,1BA$973
Meadow WoodB2 - Ash2BR,1BA$1,007
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1,075
HiPark - FrontNineThe PalmerStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.26
Marshall Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1259 SF3BR,1BA$1.08
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Meadow WoodB2 - Ash2BR,1BA$1.09
Parkview Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.37
Heartland Flats LincolnHawthornStudio ,1BA$1.76
HORIZONDuskStudio ,1BA$1.71
Fairways at LincolnA1 - The Birdie1BR,1BA$1.72
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,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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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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