Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, NE from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Vintage Rows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Rows

1210 Liberty DrLexington, NE 68850
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Bel Apartments

204 W 6th StLexington, NE 68850
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535 Flats

535 N Minden AveMinden, NE 68959

Smithfield, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithfield, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak View Apartments priced from $600. Westside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$600
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$615
Burlington Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$645
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$730
South Platte Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, NE and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments in the starting from $955. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at 6th Ave Flats starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
6th Ave Flats2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
902 C Ave, Unit #2902 C Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.74
South Platte Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Burlington Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97
Oak View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
609 Grant St, Unit #2609 Grant StStudio ,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smithfield is at The Theatre District Flats listed at $1,075.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment is $600 at Oak View Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithfield is starting from $615 at Westside.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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