Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Heritage Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521

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HiPark - FrontNine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HiPark - FrontNine

5265 NW 12th StLincoln, NE 68521

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$755
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$965
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesB3R2BR,2BA$1.22
Stadium Walk Apartments2.2a2BR,2BA$0.52
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.03
Lakeview ParkJohnson Lake1BR,1BA$1.28
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.51
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.02
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34
Fountain GlenSanders1BR,1BA$1.52
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.64

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Outer West, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Lincoln, NE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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