North Platte is a city in Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska on I-80 where the South Platte River and the North Platte River join to form the Platte River. The population was 23,878 at the 2000 census and was 24,386 by the 2006 estimate. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. North Platte apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on North Platte apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.