
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lincoln, IA from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Meadow Ridge Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

Pheasant Hollow Apartments

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

Kent Circle

Kingswood Place

Brentwood Estates Apartments

228 Spaces
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Le Chateau

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS

University Manor

Olive Terrace Apartments

East Olive Apartments

Santa Barbara

Edgemont Park Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

4th Street Manor
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Thunder Ridge Apartments

Elmcrest

Park @ Nine23

Kinsale Condominiums

2311 Olive Street

Cedar Village Community

Pineview Place Apartments

3714 Ravenwood Cir

Prairie Rapids
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The Summit on College Hill

Campus Court Apartments

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

The Tallcorn

532 Western Ave

309 N 3rd St

425 McClellan St

Marshalltown Estates

1637 Carriage Hill Dr
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Westwood Apartments

1150 Home Park Blvd

700 W Ridgeway Ave

3271 Ansborough Ave

Pointe West Apartments

Reinbeck Apartments

927 Forest Ave

Colby Apartments

Lantern Square Condominiums
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804 W 18th St

Urban Flats South

Whispering Meadows Condominiums

310 N Genevieve St
Lincoln, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,018 | $525 | $1,195 |
| Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $650 | $1,570 |
| Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $705 | $2,100 |
| Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $850 | $1,950 |
| Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $460 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Meadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Gold Falls Villa Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (June & Aug '25) | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $850 |
| East Olive Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $851 |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, IA and Nearby
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing starting at $460 with a $0.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| East Olive Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment is $625 at Meadow Ridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln is starting from $775 at Meadow Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $850.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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