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property at 208 E 5th St
$600 - $995
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208 E 5th St

YorkNE68467
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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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$975 - $1,025
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650 E 12th St

YorkNE68467

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Cheapest Available Polk Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Park Apartments priced from $546. The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Park ApartmentsAffordable (30%) - 2 Bed, 1 Bath (989 sq ft)2BR,1BA$546
The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community1/11BR,1BA$700
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$910
HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICTTetonStudio,1BA$965
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$971
Heartland Flats LincolnJuniperStudio,1BA$973
Folsom RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Walnut Housing, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk, NE and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,289. The second greatest value Polk apartment is the C - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Lincoln starting at $690 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Highlands 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.
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Autumn Park ApartmentsUnit 2.2A2BR,2BA$1.00
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.14
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Cedar Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Cherry Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community2/12BR,1BA$1.13
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
LongLeaf Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 Highland View Apartments listed at $910.

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 @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community.

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 $546 at Cedar Park Apartments.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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