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 1 Bed unit found at Salt Valley View Apartments priced from $730. Kensington Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Southern Hills apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Old Cheney Place by BroadmoorBedfordStudio,1BA$810
Williamsburg ApartmentsSerenity 1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Ruskin PlaceOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Hills, NE

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Hills area is the $1.40 price per square foot Stanton Model at Pine Lake Heights Apartments in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,338. The second greatest value Southern Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Ruskin Place starting at $1,168 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Pester Ridge 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.
Pine Lake Heights ApartmentsStanton2BR,1BA$1.40
Ruskin PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River1BR,1BA$1.33
56th Street Lofts &2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Kensington Park5100 Building Attached garage1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Aventine at Wilderness HillsThe Mahoney1BR,1BA$1.47
Sutter Place1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Skyline ViewHorizon1BR,1BA$1.51
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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Southern Hills, Lincoln, NE

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Hills is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Hills is Salt Valley View Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Southern Hills costs $2,008.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Hills?

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 5 regular apartments in Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills?

Cheap apartments in Southern Hills have an average cost of $121 which is $1,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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