
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (106 Rentals)
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1630 H St

2044 E St

3228 R St

Countyshire Apartments

926 S 14th St

1535 N 32nd St

4520 Baldwin Ave

Gate Park Apartments

861-865 S 29th St
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1630 H St, Unit A3, Unit A3

LINQ Portfolio

Fair Oaks

The Villa

1400 S 20th St, Unit 7

1810 E St, Unit 301

4145 Randolph St

1810 E St, Unit 309

Meadowlark

Trenridge Gardens
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Argosy Apartments

35 East Apartments

Union at Antelope Valley

1800 Knox St, Unit 1806-16

1833 Washington St

Capitol View Apartments

1531 D Street

640 S 17th St

3500 S 35th St

4840 Cleveland Avenue
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680 S 20th St

P Street Apartments

2428 D St

Apple Street Apartments

Vine Street Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

1612 F Street

Capital Vista

4917 Walker Ave

Cheever Pointe Apartments
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Meadowlark Apartments

Crescent Plaza Apartments

2400 R St

501 N 25th St

700 S 17

2500 P St

Shacks, LLC

1833 G St

1730 G St
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East Campus, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $625 | $1,326 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $250 | $2,410 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $750 | $2,618 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $820 | $2,095 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $760 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available East Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Campus area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. LINQ Portfolio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Campus 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 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| LionsGate Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| The Villa | Building A, B, and C | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Union at Antelope Valley | 1BD B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Gatehouse Rows in the in the Taylor Park neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bathroom Model at Fieldstone Place Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Clinton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Rows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Fieldstone Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Meadowlark Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Villa | Building D | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The 50/50 | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Campus is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Campus?
The cheapest apartment in East Campus is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in East Campus costs $1,470.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Campus?
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 24 regular apartments in East Campus 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 East Campus?
Cheap apartments in East Campus have an average cost of $362 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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