
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Spencer, NE from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Oak Park Apartments

814 E Highway 44

Saracen Courts

Erin Apartments

Autumn Grove Apartments

The Links

Westbrook Estates I
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Fox Run Townhomes

Silos at Ellis Crossing
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Edgerton Place

Westview Heights Apartments, LLC

PLUM VILLA

41st Street Commons

Solara

Bluestem Reserve Apartments

102 US-20

Leisure Apartments
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Forty One Flats

Copper Flats

716 W Ash Ave

Cathedral Square Apartments

Greenridge Apartments

223 N Main St

701 Washington St

618 S Edmunds St
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Mesa Heights Apartments

630 E 4th St
Spencer, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spencer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Studio Apartments | $979 | $605 | $1,250 |
| Spencer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $460 | $1,579 |
| Spencer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $550 | $2,099 |
| Spencer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,000 | $2,199 |
| Spencer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Spencer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Spencer, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashbrook Trail Apartments priced from $460. Forty One Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $612. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Spencer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook Trail Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| Forty One Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $612 |
| Copper Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $621 |
| 814 E Highway 44 | Lamro Units | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Erin Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Links | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | Tallgrass | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Sunset Villas Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| The Apartment Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spencer, NE and Nearby
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spencer area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 414 W Phillip Ave in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Spencer apartment is the 2bd/2ba Remodel Model at Boulder Creek Apartments starting at $1,280 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Spencer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 W Phillip Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Boulder Creek Apartments | 2bd/2ba Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| West Oaks Estate | 2 bd, 2 ba Lower Level Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Edgerton Place | Edgerton Place Phase II - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Apartment Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Mesa Heights Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Forty One Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Copper Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Ashbrook Trail Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 814 E Highway 44 | Lamro Units | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spencer Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment is $460 at Ashbrook Trail Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Spencer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Spencer is starting from $550 at Ashbrook Trail Apartments.
What is the most affordable Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Erin Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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