
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (17 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Near South area of Lincoln.


1701 D St

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Garden Brooke Apartments

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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 | $815 | $599 | $1,055 |
Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $857 | $250 | $1,345 |
Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $795 | $1,975 |
Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $851 | $820 | $889 |
Near South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $742 | $709 | $775 |
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There are currently 17 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 |
Century House | Large Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Colonial Courts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, NE
As of May 01, 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 |
Arapahoe Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Colonial Courts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Garden Brooke Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
1426 E St, Unit #4 Door #16 | 1426 E St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
1230 Rose St, Unit 4 | 1230 Rose St | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
Century House | Large Remodel Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South, Lincoln, NE
Ranked #57
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
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- 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 $1,330.
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 5 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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