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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • Modern living
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Private entrance
  • Walk in closet

Location

701 W Cedar St, Lexington, NE 68850, USA
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Management

Prairie Heights

Leasing office

(308) 217-1750

Property Overview

Prairie Heights Apartments offers an excellent living experience, highlighted by a Zumper expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its strong value across price, amenities, and location—all rated 9 out of 10. The property features modern amenities such as stainless steel appliances and a private entrance, while its surroundings promote environmental sustainability and a vibrant social life, with numerous restaurants and parks within close proximity. Trustworthiness is emphasized by a solid transparency rating of 8 out of 10 for its detailed property description.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Prairie Heights Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prairie Heights Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
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Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home
  • Eco living

Floor plans

The Lindsay1 bed1 bath692 sqft$1,275 /mo1 unit availableThe Lindsay is our superior one bedroom apartment. With more living space, this unit’s open floor plan provides you room to have a separate area for your dining and living areas. Enjoy your bedroom’s diagonal, walk-in closet that doesn’t cut into your bedroom area. The bathroom has a stand up shower. Along with all of our other units, the apartment features luxury vinyl planking, stainless steel appliances. This unit also includes a stackable washer and dryer.
The Bellwood2 bed2 bath960 sqft$1,449 /mo1 unit availableThe Bellwood unit a medium sized two bedroom, two bathroom unit. The master bedroom has its own private entrance to the bathroom with a walk in closet. A hanging closet is included in the second bedroom with the bathroom right outside the door. With more room for storage, the unit has a laundry and mechanical room along with a coat closet and pantry. The kitchen also features an island, along with stainless steel appliances. The laundry room provides hookups for your washer and dryer.
The Monroe2 bed2 bath989 sqft$1,545 /mo1 unit availableThe Monroe is a two bedroom, two bathroom unit. With a master bedroom, the room has its own bathroom and walk in closet with a private entry. The second bedroom has a closet in the room with the bathroom located right outside the door. Enjoy more space in this unit with extended countertop space and pantry. All appliances are stainless steel. The laundry room provides hookups for your washer and dryer.

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Amenities for Prairie Heights Apartments

Appliances

Stainlees Steel Appliances

Tech

High Speed Fiber Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness Center

Grounds

Community Clubhouse
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Prairie Heights Apartments

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Discover your ideal home at Prairie Heights Apartments, where modern living meets the peaceful charm of Lexington, Nebraska. Our community offers a relaxing environment with easy access to local shops, dining, and entertainment. Whether you're enjoying the comfort of your apartment or immersing yourself in the community, Prairie Heights is the perfect place to create lasting memories.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Prairie Heights Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prairie Heights Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Prairie Heights Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Prairie Heights Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Prairie Heights Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Prairie Heights Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Prairie Heights Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Prairie Heights Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Prairie Heights Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 38 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 3 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • A bustling neighborhood

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 2 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Prairie Heights Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
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Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Lexington

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lexington.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Prairie Heights Apartments to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lexington.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Lexington
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lexington
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,235
March 2024$1,205
April 2024$1,232
May 2024$1,235
June 2024$1,196
July 2024$1,187
August 2024$1,100
September 2024$1,111
October 2024$1,137
November 2024$1,145
December 2024$1,143
January 2025$1,134
February 2025$1,112
March 2025$1,119
April 2025$1,181
May 2025$1,207
June 2025$1,201
July 2025$1,225
August 2025$1,225
September 2025$1,225
October 2025$1,225
November 2025$1,209
December 2025$1,200
January 2026$1,125

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$51,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,275.
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Schools near Prairie Heights Apartments

Early Learning Academy

1503 plum creek parkway

lexington, NE, 68850

PKPublic

Bryan Elementary School

1003 n harrison

lexington, NE, 68850

PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lexington near 701 W Cedar St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 701 W Cedar St, Lexington

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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African International Food Market
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