
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $700 (47 Rentals)


1619-1623 D St

Bella Properties

740 Y St

2274 Orchard St

2534 J St

1626 B St

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1207 D St, Unit #2

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1201 B St

749 New Hampshire St

680 S 20th St

1531 D Street

2428 D St

700 S 17

Capitol View Apartments

1123 F St

2444 E St
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1310 A St

501 N 25th St

1315 D St

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660 S 20th St

2000 J St

2417 Vine

1422 A St
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1426 S 20th St

1432 B St

1027 A St

1612 F Street

1027 A St

729 H St

704 N 26th St

1446 S 20th St

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Center Oaks Apartments

922 A

922 A

2323 T St

335 S 26th St

1616 E St

2701 P St

Hepburn Square

1421 P Street
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Tower View Apartments
Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lincoln Studio Apartments | $897 | $650 | $1,325 |
| Downtown Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $250 | $1,700 |
Downtown Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,242 | $700 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $690 | $3,899 |
| Downtown Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $539 | $3,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lincoln Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lincoln?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lincoln is under $655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lincoln?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lincoln is 1123 F St which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Downtown Lincoln costs $1,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 33 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Lincoln?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lincoln have an average cost of $422 which is $603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lincoln.
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