1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, NE (38 Rentals)

Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge

The Villas at Wilderness Ridge

Chantacleer Apartments

Elm 26 Apartments
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Element 30 Apartments

Grandview Apartments

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Hickman Hills Apartments
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Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

The Theater District Flats

The Sterling Apartments at Kearney

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Kearney Apartment Homes

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Pioneer Trail Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe

Village at Kearney Apartments

East Park on Stuhr
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Old Walnut

130 S 5th St

306 W 5th St

1702 S 11th St

1313 N Walnut St
Nelson, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nelson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Nelson Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $645 | $1,405 |
Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $645 | $10,000+ |
Nelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $680 | $5,300 |
Nelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $900 | $2,995 |
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Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, NE is found at Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge in the Salt Valley View neighborhood and is 1,515 square feet priced from $3,690. The Villas at Wilderness Ridge in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,038 square feet and currently listed start at $1,447. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge | Lasso Penthouse with Den | 1,515 Sq Ft | $3,690 |
The Villas at Wilderness Ridge | Birch | 1,038 Sq Ft | $1,447 |
Legacy 34 | Abbott Accessible | 908 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
Broadmoor27 | Clapton | 859 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
The Theater District Flats | Lear | 826 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
Element 30 Apartments | Roseland Townhome | 791 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
Heartland Flats | Marlowe | 746 Sq Ft | $1,025 |
Welcome To The Sterling Apartments | 1 BR - Durham | 688 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 681 Sq Ft | $1,016 |
Folsom Ridge | One Bedroom | 676 Sq Ft | $960 |
Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, NE is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $645 at Burlington Place . The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Old Walnut starting at $745 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,319. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $645 |
Old Walnut | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $745 |
723 Ella St | Units | $795 |
Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | $899 |
Folsom Ridge | One Bedroom | $960 |
The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | $1,016 |
Heartland Flats | Marlowe | $1,025 |
Broadmoor27 | Lennon | $1,200 |
The Theater District Flats | Prater | $1,225 |
Welcome To The Sterling Apartments | 1 BR - Durham | $1,225 |
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Getting Around Nelson, NE
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Nelson with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nelson is at Burlington Place listed at $645.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,319.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 1,515 square feet unit starting from $3,690 at Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge.
What is the average size for Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 0 sq ft.
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