
Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City, NE from $600 (10 Rentals)
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710 C St

1313 N Walnut St
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614 Columbus Ave

1005 S 4th St

2703 W 24th St
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101 E 1st St

418 1/2 N Wheeler Ave

4664 US-30
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667 24th Ave
Central City, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,607 | $700 | $2,500 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,799 | $975 | $2,600 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,200 | $1,450 | $3,200 |
Central City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,950 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
Central City 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.97 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF Model at Marshall Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the West A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
LINQ Portfolio | 2 bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Lakeview Park | Johnson Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Folsom Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Fountain Glen | Sanders | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City
What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?
There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Central City, NE with pricing that ranges from $645 to $2,995. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $600 to $3,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $600 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,820.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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