
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $800 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Lincoln area of Lincoln.


1327 S 14th St

1108 Charleston St

923 S 24th St, Unit 2

1337 S 10th St

1832 Whittier St
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1330 S 9th St

125 S 28th St

1841 Whittier St

1843 Whittier St

1851 Whittier St
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1830 Whittier St
Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Lincoln?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lincoln 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,018 | $825 | $1,200 |
Downtown Lincoln 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,508 | $1,225 | $1,799 |
Downtown Lincoln 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,882 | $1,799 | $1,975 |
Downtown Lincoln 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,020 | $1,895 | $2,145 |
Downtown Lincoln 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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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. Latitude Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds 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 |
Latitude Lincoln | 4BR/3BA - C Terrace | 4BR,3BA | $599 |
Century House | large Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Grand Manse | Aerie Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lincoln, NE
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lincoln area is the $0.61 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at WC Shinn Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Downtown Lincoln apartment is the B3 Townhome Model at Academy Lincoln starting at $925 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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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WC Shinn Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.61 |
Academy Lincoln | B3 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
Stadium Walk Apartments | 2.2a | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Union at Middle Creek | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lincoln
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lincoln?
There are currently 546 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lincoln, NE with pricing that ranges from $250 to $4,000. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lincoln ranging from $250 to $2,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lincoln?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lincoln ranges from $250 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,389.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Lincoln?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Lincoln range from $682 to $3,699, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $1,799. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.
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