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Lakeview Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Park

510 Surfside DrLincoln, NE 68528
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, NE 68521
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Polk, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polk Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Liberty Campus priced from $700. Old Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Liberty Campus1/11BR,1BA$700
Old WalnutStudioStudio,1BA$745
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$917
Fountain GlenButlerStudio,1BA$935
HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICTTetonStudio,1BA$965
HORIZONDuskStudio,1BA$965
Highland View ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,040
Meadow WoodB3 - Cedar2BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk, NE and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk area is the $0.46 price per square foot D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Lincoln in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Polk apartment is the B2R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,490 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the West A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Quarters LincolnD1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesB2R2BR,2BA$1.30
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.14
Cottonwood Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Meadow WoodB3 - Cedar2BR,1BA$1.11
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Cedar Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Residences at Liberty Campus2/12BR,1BA$1.13
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polk?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polk is at Old Walnut listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk Apartment is $700 at The Residences at Liberty Campus.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Polk Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polk is starting from $800 at Crete Senior Villas.

What is the most affordable Polk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Polk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LongLeaf Apartments and starts from $1,090.

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