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Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+
1700 J StLincoln, NE 68508
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648 S 12th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1810 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1212 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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2521-2541 N 9th StLincoln, NE 68521
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1207 D St, Unit #2
1207 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1223 N 9th St
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109 S Canopy StLincoln, NE 68508
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1600 O StLincoln, NE 68508
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Capitol View Apartments
620 Capitol AveLincoln, NE 68510
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1531 D Street
1531 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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640 S 17th St
640 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1020-1028 H StLincoln, NE 68508
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1145 S 11th St
1145 S 11th StLincoln, NE 68502
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680 S 20th St
680 S 20th StLincoln, NE 68510
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1609 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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2428 D St
2428 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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2504 Vine StLincoln, NE 68503
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1431 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1724 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1123 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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Duluth Apartments
1218 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1001 S 26th StLincoln, NE 68510
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1420 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1035 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1315 F St
1315 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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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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Cheapest Available Downtown Lincoln Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. 1724 D St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lincoln 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 |
| 1724 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| 1123 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| 1001 S 26th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| 1739 G St. | 1739 G Studio | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Century House | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1420 E St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1414 C St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 538 N 24th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| 928 E St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lincoln, NE
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lincoln area is the $0.60 price per square foot D1 - 4x4 Model at LivRed in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Downtown Lincoln apartment is the C - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Lincoln starting at $690 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| LivRed | D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.60 |
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 1207 D St, Unit #2 | 1207 D St | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 335 S 26th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2417 Vine | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 2501 E St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 1123 F St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 1955 G Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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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 Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, 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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