
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk, NE from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Old Walnut

Crete Senior Villas

Fountain Glen

Meadow Wood

Highland View Apartments

Regency Heights

Ridge Hollow Apartments
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Heartland Flats Lincoln

Canopy Park

Folsom Ridge

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

HORIZON

Fairways at Lincoln

East Park on Stuhr

Marshall Apartments
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Talon Apartments

Residences at Oak Pointe

The Theatre District Flats

Cedar Ridge

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

Union at Middle Creek

Legacy 34
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HiPark - FrontNine

Cherry Park

Pioneer Trail Flats

LongLeaf Apartments

North Creek Apartments

Flats at 5th

208 E 5-3A
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208 E 5th St

15 Jackson Ave

The Residences at Liberty Campus

705 6th St

Lakeview Park

535 Oak St

LINQ Portfolio

210 N Phillips Ave
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242 W 12th St

2481 E 5th Ave

Autumn Park Apartments
Polk, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Studio Apartments | $1,052 | $745 | $1,279 |
| Polk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $845 | $2,070 |
| Polk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $800 | $2,450 |
| Polk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $690 | $3,899 |
| Polk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $505 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Polk Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk, NE is a Studio unit found at Old Walnut priced from $745. Crete Senior Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Fountain Glen | Cass | Studio,1BA | $877 |
| Lakeview Park | Carter Lake | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Heartland Flats Lincoln | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $931 |
| Canopy Park | Suite 0.2 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Folsom Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk, NE and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk 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 $1,765. The second greatest value Polk apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at LongLeaf Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Regency Heights | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Cottonwood Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Union at Middle Creek | 2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Meadow Wood | A1 - Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $845 at Old Walnut.
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 Regency Heights and starts from $980.
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