Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (26 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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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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
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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 3 Beds unit found at The Quarters Lincoln priced from $690. Fountain Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $853. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$690
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$853
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$872
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$925
Fairways at LincolnA2 - The Eagle1BR,1BA$944
Canopy ParkSuite 0.3Studio,1BA$999
HiPark - FrontNineThe PalmerStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.35 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the C - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Lincoln starting at $690 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Highlands 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$1.35
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.51
Horizon Apartments and VillasSunset1BR,1BA$1.70
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34
Fairways at LincolnA2 - The Eagle1BR,1BA$1.42
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio ,1BA$1.64
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio ,1BA$1.72

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 $1,075.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West is Meadow Wood which is listed at $853, while the average apartment in Outer West costs $1,600.

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 30 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 $629 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West.

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