
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mead, NE from $900 (47 Rentals)
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The Creek Apartments

Fifty575 Coventry

The Trails at North Streams

Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus

The Village on the Preserve

EVO Townhomes & Apartments

The Harbor

West Hampton Park Apartment Homes
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Live Hawthorne

Broadmoor Hills

Trade Winds Apartment Homes

Lynbrook Apartments and Townhomes

Oxbow Crossing

The Abacus

Gretna Landing

The Bungalows on 204

1010 on the Lake
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Edge 204

Northridge

Elk Hills

Avenue 204

Grand Legacy

Arno at Coventry

Bellbrook Townhomes

Antler View Apartments

Sundance Omaha
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The Villas at Falling Waters

Windsor Hills

VUE178

Ravello 192 & Ravello ll

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Capriana

Aerie Blue Sage

Connect55+ Elkhorn Active Community 55+

Juniper Row Townhomes

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Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake
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Elkhorn Station

1617 E Military Ave

8713 Indian Hills Dr

14465 Sprague Ct

11718 Arbor St

1510 N Platte Ave

907 N Grant St

Dalmore Apartments

Villas At The Pines
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2630 N 70th St

1310 W Dakota St
Mead, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $915 | $2,297 |
| Mead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $1,060 | $2,560 |
| Mead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,219 | $3,225 |
| Mead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,535 | $3,613 |
| Mead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $2,599 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Mead Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mead, NE is a Studio unit found at The Creek Apartments in the Ballena neighborhood priced from $975. The Trails at North Streams in the Millard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Creek Apartments | AC Unit A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Trails at North Streams | Standing Bear | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Fifty575 Coventry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| EVO Townhomes & Apartments | Bungalow | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Trade Winds Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Oxbow Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Bungalows on 204 | A766 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 1010 on the Lake | A695 One Bed Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Northridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 900 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Edge 204 | Little Italy | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mead, NE and Nearby
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mead area is the $1.18 price per square foot Classic Collection: Elkhorn Model at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus in the starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Mead apartment is the Cherry Model at Live Hawthorne starting at $1,850 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Millard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus | Classic Collection: Elkhorn | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Live Hawthorne | Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Village on the Preserve | Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Antler View Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Harbor | Leeward | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Lynbrook Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Northridge | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1102 SF | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Elk Hills | Elk | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Avenue 204 | Junction | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Trade Winds Apartment Homes | One Bedroom End | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mead Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mead?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mead is at The Creek Apartments listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mead Apartment is $1,067 at Fifty575 Coventry.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mead is starting from $1,219 at Fifty575 Coventry.
What is the most affordable Mead Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus and starts from $1,535.
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