Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Hills Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $560 (49 Rentals)

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1826 Normandy Ln

LincolnNE68512

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1701 Burnham St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Burnham St

1701 Burnham StLincoln, NE 68502
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4828 Meredeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4828 Meredeth St

4828 Meredeth StLincoln, NE 68506
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Ruskin Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruskin Place

1001 Norwood DrLincoln, NE 68512
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3831 S 46th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3831 S 46th St

3831 S 46th StLincoln, NE 68506
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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 2 Beds unit found at 1701 Burnham St priced from $699. Salt Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1701 Burnham St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$699
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Williamsburg ApartmentsSerenity 1-Bed1BR,1BA$865
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Skyline ViewCompassStudio,1BA$925
Colonial HeightsA11BR,1BA$965
3831 S 46th St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$995
56th Street Lofts &2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Ruskin PlaceOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,022
Wilderness Brook ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, NE

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Lexington Model at The Mirada in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the 5100 Attached Garage Model at Kensington Park starting at $1,215 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Family Acres 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.
The MiradaThe Lexington2BR,2BA$1.30
Kensington Park5100 Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.22
3831 S 46th St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River1BR,1BA$1.21
The Donovan Apartment HomesA4R1BR,1BA$1.44
56th Street Lofts &1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Ruskin PlaceOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.42
Colonial HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.35
1701 Burnham St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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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!

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 Skyline View listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Hills Apartment is $750 at Salt Valley View Apartments.

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 $699 at 1701 Burnham St.

What is the most affordable Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Embassy Park Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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