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Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+
1700 J StLincoln, NE 68508
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1810 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1810 K StLincoln, NE 68508
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109 S Canopy StLincoln, NE 68508
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1833 Washington StLincoln, NE 68502
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620 Capitol AveLincoln, NE 68510
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1531 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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640 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1020-1028 H StLincoln, NE 68508
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1145 S 11th StLincoln, NE 68502
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680 S 20th St
680 S 20th StLincoln, NE 68510
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1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1218 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1035 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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2030 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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1421 P StLincoln, NE 68508
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2000 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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830 S 10th St
830 S 10th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1315 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1027 H StLincoln, NE 68508
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1522 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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2020 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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1615 S 20th StLincoln, NE 68502
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1801 J StLincoln, NE 68508
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1432 B StLincoln, NE 68502
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Downtown, Lincoln, NE Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $922 | $625 | $1,225 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $250 | $1,650 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $750 | $4,495 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $727 | $4,495 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $968 | $680 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. Duluth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Latitude Lincoln | 4BR/3BA - C Terrace | 4BR,3BA | $680 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| Century House | Small Remodeled Studio 2nd | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| the STACK | the STACK - 3f | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Antelope Tower | A-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Arena Lofts | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Sky Park | Presley | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NE
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.60 price per square foot Soze Model at The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Suite F Model at Telegraph Lofts East starting at $1,650 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Telegraph Lofts East | Suite F | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.74 |
| LivRed | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Arena Lofts | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
| Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD C 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Academy Lincoln | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The 50/50 | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| Antelope Tower | A-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,398.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 34 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $694 which is $704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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