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Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+
1700 J StLincoln, NE 68508
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (74 Rentals)
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640 S 12th StLincoln, NE 68508
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648 S 12th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1228 E St, Unit 10
1228 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1212 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1212 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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Bella Properties
930 C StLincoln, NE 68502
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Century House
1201 Lincoln MallLincoln, NE 68508
1626 B St
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Union at Antelope Valley
1810 K StLincoln, NE 68508
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Antelope Tower
1900 K StLincoln, NE 68510
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1833 Washington St
1833 Washington StLincoln, NE 68502
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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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Parliament gardens Apartments
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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1612 F Street
1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1431 D St
1431 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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Duluth Apartments
1218 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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Capital Vista
1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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Palisade
1035 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1315 F St
1315 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1111 E St
1111 E StLincoln, NE 68508
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1212 D St
1212 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1730 G St
1730 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1833 G St
1833 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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700 S 17
700 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1207 B StLincoln, NE 68502
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1414 C St
1414 C StLincoln, NE 68502
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2030 J Street
2030 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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1421 P Street
1421 P StLincoln, NE 68508
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2000 J St
2000 J StLincoln, NE 68510
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1645 E St
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Aerie 147 Lofts
228 N 12th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1820 F St
1820 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1616 E St
1616 E StLincoln, NE 68508
2002 Washington St
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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 | $879 | $650 | $1,325 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $250 | $1,650 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $800 | $4,495 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $820 | $3,899 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,068 | $680 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 74 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. 1431 D St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. 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 |
| 1431 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 640 S 12th - 12H Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 648 S 12th - 12H Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1315 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1730 G St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| 1414 C St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 1820 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NE
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.55 price per square foot D2 - 4x4 Model at LivRed in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $685. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Soze Model at The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom starting at $650 with a $0.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 1422 A St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1515 S 11th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 660 S 20th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1820 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1431 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1315 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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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 $725.
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 $1,459.
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 17 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 $753 which is $706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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