
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Gate Park Apartments

1630 H St

1425 G St

LINQ Portfolio

1535 N 32nd St

Fair Oaks

840 N 29th St

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1017 S 16th St

244 S 26th St
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The Villa

Argosy Apartments

4529 Holdrege St

Meadowlark

5336-5340 Ervin St

Chateau on Vine

Trenridge Gardens

1400 S 20th St

926 S 14th St

35 East Apartments
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Union at Antelope Valley

1833 Washington St

Capitol View Apartments

640 S 17th St

3500 S 35th St

4840 Cleveland Avenue

680 S 20th St

P Street Apartments

Apple Street Apartments

2428 D St
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Vine Street Apartments

1612 F Street

LINQ Portfolio

Capital Vista

4917 Walker Ave

Cheever Pointe Apartments

Palisade

Crescent Plaza Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

501 N 25th St
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700 S 17

1833 G St

Shacks, LLC

LINQ Portfolio

2030 J Street

1421 P Street

2000 J St

1940 Dudley Street

1900-1910 Knox St

601 So. 18th 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 | $1,083 | $950 | $1,282 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $250 | $1,894 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $850 | $2,178 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $820 | $1,650 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $760 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 68 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. 601 So. 18th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. 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 |
| 601 So. 18th St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Villa | Building A, B, and C | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| LionsGate Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| 35 East Apartments | 3535 Holdrege St | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Gate Park Apartments | GP-2B2B 830 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Fieldstone Place Apartments in the in the Clinton neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 335 S 26th St starting at $1,135 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 335 S 26th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 35 East Apartments | 3535 Holdrege St | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Mulberry | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Gate Park Apartments | GP-2B2B 830 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| The Villa | Building D | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1017 S 16th St | 1017 S 16th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 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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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $950.
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 $1,398.
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 32 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 $439 which is $959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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