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Central City, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, NE is a Studio unit found at Old Walnut priced from $645. MEADOW WOOD in the Clinton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old WalnutStudioStudio,1BA$645
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$755
Kearney Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$819
Grandview ApartmentsUnit 1A1BR,1BA$830
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$899
Fountain GlenOtoe1BR,1BA$928
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$955
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$965
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE and Nearby

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $955 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.03
Lakeview ParkLake McConaughy1BR,1.5BA$1.25
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.51
Ridgeland Park Apartments in YorkYork2BR,1BA$1.28
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.02
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.34
Grandview ApartmentsUnit 1A1BR,1BA$1.38

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42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Old Walnut listed at $645.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $745 at Old Walnut.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $875 at Old Walnut.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $955.

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