
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Garden Brooke Apartments

2044 E St

929-931 Goodhue Blvd
Near South, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near South Studio Apartments | $907 | $715 | $1,055 |
Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $853 | $250 | $1,345 |
Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $795 | $1,715 |
Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $832 | $820 | $845 |
Near South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $742 | $709 | $775 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near South Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Near South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. Garden Brooke Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Near South 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 |
Garden Brooke Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Century House | Small Medium 2nd | Studio,1BA | $715 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, NE
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South 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 Near South 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 Near South 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 |
Colonial Courts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Garden Brooke Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
Antelope Tower | A | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Century House | Small Medium 2nd | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South, Lincoln, NE
Ranked #55
Among neighborhoods in Lincoln, NE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Near South Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near South is under $1,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South?
The cheapest apartment in Near South is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Near South costs $1,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near South?
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 142 regular apartments in Near South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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