
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (39 Rentals)
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1630 H St

1629 C St

2044 E St

929-931 Goodhue Blvd

926 S 14th St

Sky Park - Newly Renovated
Downtown, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,046 | $585 | $1,599 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $250 | $1,716 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $800 | $3,495 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $661 | $3,699 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $597 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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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 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 | $597 |
The Grand Manse | Aerie Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom - White Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD C 60% | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
the STACK | the STACK - 3g | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Canopy Park | Suite 0.2 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Antelope Tower | A | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Lakeview Park | Lake McConaughy | 1BR,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 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 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | B5R | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
Lakeview Park | Walnut Creek | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Sky Park - Newly Renovated | Garland | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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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
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