Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Heritage Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521
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5265 NW 12th StLincoln, NE 68521
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Outer West, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West area of Lincoln, NE is a Studio unit found at Highland View Apartments priced from $879. Union at Middle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$879
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$889
MEADOW WOODSpacious living + master walk-in closet2BR,1BA$905
Canopy ParkSuite 0.2Studio,1BA$950
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, NE

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2400 W Q St Model at 2400 W Q St, Unit #2 in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 2.2a Model at Stadium Walk Apartments starting at $600 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2400 W Q St, Unit #22400 W Q St3BR,1BA$1.12
Stadium Walk Apartments2.2a2BR,2BA$0.52
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA3R1BR,1BA$1.30
LINQ Portfolio2 bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.03
MEADOW WOODSpacious living + master walk-in closet2BR,1BA$0.98
Lakeview ParkBranched Oak Lake1BR,1.5BA$1.25
Arena LoftsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.51
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.33
Fountain GlenSanders1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Lincoln, NE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West is under $1,130.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West?

The cheapest apartment in Outer West is Union at Middle Creek which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Outer West costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West?

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 10 regular apartments in Outer West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer West?

Cheap apartments in Outer West have an average cost of $226 which is $2,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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