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

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1630 H St

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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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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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601 So. 18th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 So. 18th St.

1801 J StLincoln, NE 68508
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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 1 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 $680. 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$680
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$805
Century HouseLarge Remodel StudioStudio,1BA$805
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$825
the STACKthe STACK - 2hStudio,1BA$925
Academy LincolnB3 Townhome2BR,2BA$925
Canopy ParkSuite 0.2Studio,1BA$950
The Grand ManseA#2121BR,1BA$990
Prime Place Lincoln - Student ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NE

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.42 price per square foot The MEZ Model at 1320 P St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $4,325. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,780 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Indian Village 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.
1320 P StThe MEZ5BR,2BA$1.42
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.28
Academy LincolnB3 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Folsom RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Park41 ApartmentsRemodeled - 2 BD/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.21
Stadium Walk Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.40
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.31
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 Century House listed at $805.

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 $925 at Academy Lincoln.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Folsom Ridge and starts from $1,255.

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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