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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lincoln, NE

Pricing Updated: 12/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lincoln, NE area range in price from $500 to $3,650 with an overall median price of $2,251. The three Lincoln neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University Haymarket Park at $650, Arnold Heights at $1,340, and Hawley at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lincoln Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
University Haymarket Park$1,150$6504
Arnold Heights$1,340$1,3401
Hawley$1,447$6755
West Lincoln$1,550$65024
Belmont$1,800$65030
Everett$1,800$8503
Landons$1,800$65040
Porter Ridge$1,895$1,8951
40th A$1,897$65062
Hartley$1,897$65079

Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ in the Haymarket neighborhood priced from $250. Latitude Lincoln in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$250
Latitude Lincoln4BR/3BA - C Terrace4BR,3BA$679
LivRedD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$685
Garden Brooke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Colonial Courts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$739
Salt Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Lakeview ParkCarter LakeStudio,1BA$799
The Grand ManseAerie StudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1736 Euclid Ave Model at 1736 Euclid Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the Soze Model at The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom starting at $650 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1736 Euclid Ave, Unit 21736 Euclid Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.06
Cherrywood Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.97
Regency1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.13
Cheever Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
Duluth Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Lincoln Overview

Lincoln is a city that has a rich history and a vibrant modern cultural tradition. It makes for a great place to pursue higher education or to pursue jobs in government, manufacturing, or technology. Living in Lincoln is also very affordable compared to other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Lincoln, NE?

Lincoln caters to a diverse array of tastes. Music lovers can enjoy numerous live music venues while theater goers can enjoy touring Broadway shows and local productions. Those who love the outdoors have over 125 parks to lose themselves in while sports superfans can enjoy watching many different games at the University of Nebraska. Those seeking higher education can attend that university or one of the eight other colleges and universities in the surrounding area.

Lincoln, NE
Population: 287,401

Ranked #70

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln, NE

Ranked #2

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lincoln, NE

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lincoln?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lincoln is at Lakeview Park listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment is $250 at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+.

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 $820 at Garden Brooke Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Embassy Park Apartments and starts from $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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