Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dawson County, NE from $500 (9 Rentals)
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Dawson County, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dawson County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dawson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $510 | $1,275 |
Dawson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $615 | $1,699 |
Dawson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
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Cheapest Available Dawson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson County, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Westside priced from $615. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $615 |
Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson County, NE
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Lakeside in the starting from $730. The second greatest value Dawson County apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Westside starting at $615 with a $0.74 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dawson County?
The cheapest apartment in Dawson County is Prairie Heights Apartments which is listed at $974, while the average apartment in Dawson County costs $1,262.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dawson County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Dawson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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