Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (39 Rentals)

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Capitol View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

620 Capitol AveLincoln, NE 68510
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1531 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1531 D Street

1531 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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640 S 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

640 S 17th St

640 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1145 S 11th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1145 S 11th St

1145 S 11th StLincoln, NE 68502
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1020-1028 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020-1028 H St

1020-1028 H StLincoln, NE 68508
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680 S 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

680 S 20th St

680 S 20th StLincoln, NE 68510
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1612 F Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1612 F Street

1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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Capital Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Vista

1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1212 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1212 D St

1212 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1833 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 G St

1833 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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700 S 17
2 Bedroom Apartments

700 S 17

700 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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2030 J Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2030 J Street

2030 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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2000 J St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 J St

2000 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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601 So. 18th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 So. 18th St.

1801 J StLincoln, NE 68508
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830 S 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

830 S 10th St

830 S 10th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1027 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1027 H St

1027 H StLincoln, NE 68508
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1315 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1315 D St

1315 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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2020 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 J St

2020 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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1422 A St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1422 A St

1422 A StLincoln, NE 68502
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1432 B St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1432 B St

1432 B StLincoln, NE 68502
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the STACK
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

the STACK

1222 P StLincoln, NE 68508
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Downtown, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 $597. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$250
Latitude Lincoln4BR/3BA - C Terrace4BR,3BA$597
The Grand ManseAerie StudioStudio,1BA$700
601 So. 18th St.1 Bedroom - White Appliances1BR,1BA$745
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$825
Union at Antelope Valley1BD C 60%1BR,1BA$900
the STACKthe STACK - 3gStudio,1BA$925
Canopy ParkSuite 0.2Studio,1BA$950
Antelope TowerAStudio,1BA$1,055
Lakeview ParkLake McConaughy1BR,1BA$1,118

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NE

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WC Shinn Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.61
Academy LincolnB3 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesB5R2BR,2BA$1.32
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
Lakeview ParkWalnut Creek2BR,1BA$1.30
Sky Park - Newly RenovatedGarland1BR,1BA$1.42
Union at Antelope Valley1BD A 60%1BR,1BA$1.34
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.31
601 So. 18th St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #48

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 Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at The Grand Manse listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $250 at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,099 at Union at Antelope Valley.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Antelope Valley and starts from $1,407.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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