
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Papillion, NE from $600 (66 Rentals)
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Park Terrace

Tara Villas on the Green

Huntington Park Apartments

Mansions at Granite Falls

Shadow Lake Square

Titan Springs

Thread

Midland Heights Apartments

The Village at Papillion
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Adley @ 72nd

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The Vincent

Tara Heights

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Patrick's Place

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The Parker CLO
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Tuscany Place

The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments

Wildewood Apartments

Country Club Village - Call today!

Appletree Apartments

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Willow Park by Broadmoor

Cimarron Hills

6320 S 72nd St

The Falgrove
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Thomasville by Broadmoor

Evergreen Terrace

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The Pointe

Southwest Gables Apartments

Harrison Hills by Broadmoor

Brentwood Park Apartments

Hinge Flats

Parkside Apartments
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Flatwater

Sagebrook

Westfield Apartments

The Orchards at Wildewood Apartments

Applewood Pointe

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2419 F St

Shadow Ridge Apartments
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Papillion, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Papillion?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $805 | $1,607 |
| Papillion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $755 | $2,534 |
| Papillion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $845 | $3,105 |
| Papillion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,155 | $4,018 |
| Papillion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $1,290 | $3,295 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Papillion, NE
Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026Current apartment rentals in the Papillion, NE area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Papillion Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista | $3,385 | $475 | 1592 |
Cheapest Available Papillion Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Papillion, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments in the Ralston neighborhood priced from $755. Wildewood Apartments in the Ralston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Papillion apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Wildewood Apartments | Springfield | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Country Club Village - Call today! | STA | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Founders Ridge | Two Bed/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Briarwood by Broadmoor | Dundee | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Cimarron Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Tara Heights | 1 bed, 1 bath 750 | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| Park Terrace | 1st floor apartment | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Gold Coast Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Falgrove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D & E | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papillion, NE and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Papillion area is the $1.26 price per square foot Duplex Model at Haven 97 in the in the Gretna neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Papillion apartment is the 1527 Grandview Ave Model at 1527 Grandview Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Gretna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Papillion apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven 97 | Duplex | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| 1527 Grandview Ave | 1527 Grandview Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Midland Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 3rd floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Appletree Apartments | Model 2B - 960 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Park Terrace | 2nd or 3rd floor apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Gold Coast Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Falgrove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Tara Heights | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Cimarron Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Best Local Schools in Papillion, NE
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Papillion Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Papillion?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Papillion is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Papillion?
The cheapest apartment in Papillion is The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Papillion costs $3,385.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Papillion?
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 224 regular apartments in Papillion 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 Papillion?
Cheap apartments in Papillion have an average cost of $245 which is $3,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Papillion.
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