Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (114 Rentals)

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property at 2611 A St

$800 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2611 A St

LincolnNE68502

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property at 1626 B St

$899

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

1626 B St

LincolnNE68502

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Capitol View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

620 Capitol AveLincoln, NE 68510
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1531 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1531 D Street

1531 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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640 S 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

640 S 17th St

640 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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3500 S 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3500 S 35th St

3500 S 35th StLincoln, NE 68506
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680 S 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

680 S 20th St

680 S 20th StLincoln, NE 68510
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2428 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2428 D St

2428 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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P Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

P Street Apartments

2920 P StLincoln, NE 68503
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1612 F Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1612 F Street

1612 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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LINQ Portfolio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

3341 Holdrege StLincoln, NE 68503
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4912 Cleveland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4912 Cleveland Ave

4912 Cleveland AveLincoln, NE 68504
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1431 D St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1431 D St

1431 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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Capital Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Vista

1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1001 S 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 S 26th St

1001 S 26th StLincoln, NE 68510
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1724 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1724 D St

1724 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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4917 Walker Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4917 Walker Ave

4917 Walker AveLincoln, NE 68504
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Palisade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palisade

1035 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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East Campus, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

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. 4912 Cleveland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable East Campus apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$250
4912 Cleveland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
1724 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$639
1730 G St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
1414 C St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
Countyshire Apartments1x1-640sqf1BR,1BA$700
2501 E St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$719
2500 North 56th Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$719
1820 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
1616 E St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4945 Walker Ave Model at 4945 Walker Ave, Unit Apt1 in the in the Taylor Park neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Gatehouse Rows starting at $1,475 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Taylor Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4945 Walker Ave, Unit Apt14945 Walker Ave4BR,2BA$0.87
Gatehouse Rows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
335 S 26th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.04
Gate Park ApartmentsGP-2B2B Balcony 8972BR,1.5BA$1.17
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
2501 E St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
660 S 20th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.16
2444 E St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Countyshire Apartments1x1-640sqf1BR,1BA$1.09
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Campus, Lincoln, NE

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lincoln. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $749.

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 $1,624.

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 3 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 $365 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.