Cheap Homes for Rent in East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 3865 Holdrege St

3865 Holdrege St

LincolnNE68503

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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. 601 So. 18th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. 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
601 So. 18th St.1 Bedroom - White Appliances1BR,1BA$745
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
1522 D St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$825
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE

As of May 08, 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
Fieldstone Place Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Trenridge GardensMulberry2BR,1BA$1.24
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Cheever Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
3608 Huntington Ave, Unit #23608 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Campus

What type of rentals are currently available in East Campus?

There are currently 609 Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE with pricing that ranges from $250 to $3,699. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Campus ranging from $595 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Campus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Campus ranges from $595 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,426.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Campus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Campus range from $820 to $3,699, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $709.

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