Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1223 N 9th St

$1,150 - $1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1223 N 9th St

LincolnNE68508
property at 116 W Dawes Ave

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 W Dawes Ave

LincolnNE68521
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LINQ Portfolio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

2323 T StLincoln, NE 68503

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1421 P Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1421 P Street

1421 P StLincoln, NE 68508
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Aerie 147 Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aerie 147 Lofts

228 N 12th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1900-1910 Knox St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1910 Knox St

1900-1910 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Aspen Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Haus

1500 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
Senior Living
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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
Corporate Housing
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WC Shinn Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WC Shinn Lofts

126 N 16th StLincoln, NE 68508
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the STACK
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

the STACK

1222 P StLincoln, NE 68508
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, NE 68521
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LINQ PORTFOLIO
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ PORTFOLIO

539 N 24th StLincoln, NE 68503
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1427 N 20th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1427 N 20th St

1427 N 20th StLincoln, NE 68503
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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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The Grand Manse
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand Manse

129 N 10th StLincoln, NE 68508
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West Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Fountain Glen priced from $877. Lakeview Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable West Lincoln apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain GlenCassStudio,1BA$877
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$879
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$900
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$910
the STACKthe STACK - 2gStudio,1BA$950
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$965
Parkview Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$999
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,140
HiPark - FrontNineThe Woods1BR,1BA$1,195
North Pointe VillasPenelope (Flat)Studio,1BA$1,226

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lincoln, NE

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lincoln area is the $1.27 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,770. The second greatest value West Lincoln apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.27
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
The Quarters LincolnD2 - 4x24BR,2BA$0.46
Fairways at LincolnB2 - The Green2BR,2BA$1.25
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.51
Parkview Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.22
Academy LincolnB12BR,2BA$1.37
The 50/50B2BR,1BA$1.20

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #10

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Nebraska and customized analysis for Lincoln, Nebraska. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lincoln Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Lincoln?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lincoln is under $1,226.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Lincoln is Meadow Wood which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Lincoln costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lincoln?

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 19 regular apartments in West Lincoln 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 West Lincoln?

Cheap apartments in West Lincoln have an average cost of $604 which is $996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lincoln.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.