Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (77 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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3500 S 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3500 S 35th St

3500 S 35th StLincoln, NE 68506
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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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P Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

P Street Apartments

2920 P StLincoln, NE 68503
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2428 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2428 D St

2428 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1612 F Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1612 F Street

1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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LINQ Portfolio
1 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

3341 Holdrege StLincoln, NE 68503
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Capital Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Vista

1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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4917 Walker Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4917 Walker Ave

4917 Walker AveLincoln, NE 68504
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Meadowlark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1630 N 56th StLincoln, NE 68504
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501 N 25th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 N 25th St

501 N 25th StLincoln, NE 68503
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1833 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 G St

1833 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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East Campus, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Campus 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 East Campus 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
601 So. 18th St.1 Bedroom - White Appliances1BR,1BA$745
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$825
The VillaBuilding A, B, and C1BR,1BA$860
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$875
LionsGate ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus 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 East Campus 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 East Campus 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
Black Sand Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Trenridge GardensMulberry2BR,1BA$1.24
The VillaBuilding E1BR,1BA$1.19
3608 Huntington Ave, Unit #23608 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
1426 E St, Unit #4 Door #161426 E St1BR,1BA$1.08
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Campus, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lincoln. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Campus Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Campus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Campus is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?

The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $1,512.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Campus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in East Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Campus?

Cheap apartments in East Campus have an average cost of $469 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.

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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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