
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (51 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Lincoln area of Lincoln.


1701 D St

1629 C St

1220 S 20th St

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Union at Middle Creek

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Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lincoln?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $599 | $1,599 |
Downtown Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $250 | $1,716 |
Downtown Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $759 | $3,495 |
Downtown Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $682 | $3,699 |
Downtown Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $894 | $618 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. Latitude Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $618. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lincoln apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
Latitude Lincoln | 4BR/3BA - C Terrace | 4BR,3BA | $618 |
The Grand Manse | Aerie Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom - White Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
1940 Dudley Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Century House | Large Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lincoln, NE
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lincoln area is the $0.61 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at WC Shinn Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Downtown Lincoln apartment is the B3 Townhome Model at Academy Lincoln starting at $925 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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WC Shinn Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.61 |
Academy Lincoln | B3 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
Stadium Walk Apartments | 2.2a | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
Lakeview Park | Lake McConaughy | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
1940 Dudley Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
2515 S St, Unit 2515 | 2515 S St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
1426 E St, Unit #4 Door #16 | 1426 E St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lincoln Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lincoln?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lincoln is at The Grand Manse listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lincoln Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lincoln Apartment is $250 at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lincoln Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lincoln is starting from $1,099 at Union at Middle Creek.
What is the most affordable Downtown Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Middle Creek and starts from $1,507.
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