
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE from $400 (37 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Lincoln.
Cheap Apartments in Lincoln.


Gate Park Apartments

The Lodge

Old Cheney Place by Broadmoor

Fountain Glen

Highpointe by Broadmoor

Highland View Apartments

Skyline View

Heartland Flats Lincoln
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Foxtail Meadows

35 East Apartments

Horizon Apartments and Villas

The Flats at Shadow Creek

Ashbrook by Broadmoor

Square at 48 CLO

Northridge Heights Apartments

WH Flats

Willow Creek Apartments
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Rockledge Oaks Apartments

Chateau on Vine

Wilderness Hills South Apartments

Northbrook Apartments

The Flats at 84

Haven at Uptown

Aventine at Wilderness Hills

Water's Edge at the Woodlands

Woodshire Manor Apartments
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601 So. 18th St.

Lakeview Park

Tanglewood Apartments

Sunridge Apartments

Brookside Apartments at Fallbrook

Charleston Court

Holmes Lake by Broadmoor

Arena Lofts

Chateau At Holmes Lake
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Hickman Hills Apartments
Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,061 | $625 | $1,526 |
| Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $250 | $2,833 |
| Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $750 | $4,495 |
| Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $690 | $4,495 |
| Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $505 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Lincoln costs $1,714.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln?
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 1,214 regular apartments in Lincoln that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lincoln?
Cheap apartments in Lincoln have an average cost of $465 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln.
Expert Rental Resources
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.