Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Ruskin Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruskin Place

1001 Norwood DrLincoln, NE 68512

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Villa Tierra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Tierra

5010 Emerald DrLincoln, NE 68516
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Southern Hills, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Hills area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Kensington Park priced from $805. Ruskin Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Ruskin PlaceOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$874
Sutter Place1A1BR,1BA$875
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
COLONIAL HEIGHTSSpacious living + master walk-in closet2BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, NE

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $0.98 price per square foot Water Lily Model at Chantacleer Apartments in the in the Salt Valley View neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the The Wilber Model at The Mirada starting at $1,525 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Salt Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chantacleer ApartmentsWater Lily2BR,2BA$0.98
The MiradaThe Wilber2BR,2BA$1.18
COLONIAL HEIGHTSSpacious living + master walk-in closet2BR,1BA$0.96
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River1BR,1BA$1.41
Tamarin RidgePayne1BR,1BA$1.45
Kensington Park5100 Building Attached garage1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Old Cheney Place by BroadmoorStafford2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Sutter Place1A1BR,1BA$1.09
Ruskin PlaceOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.21
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Hills, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lincoln. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southern Hills Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Hills is at Kensington Park listed at $805.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment is $874 at Ruskin Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Hills is starting from $925 at COLONIAL HEIGHTS.

What is the most affordable Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at COLONIAL HEIGHTS and starts from $1,180.

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