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

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property at 1630 H St

$625 - $795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1630 H St

LincolnNE68508

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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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P Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

P Street Apartments

2920 P StLincoln, NE 68503
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2428 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2428 D St

2428 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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LINQ Portfolio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

3341 Holdrege 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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Capital Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Vista

1421 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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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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Meadowlark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1630 N 56th StLincoln, NE 68504
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property at 2400 R St

$650 - $760

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2400 R St

LincolnNE68503
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501 N 25th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 N 25th St

501 N 25th StLincoln, NE 68503
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700 S 17
2 Bedroom Apartments

700 S 17

700 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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Shacks, LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shacks, LLC

3405 HoldregeLincoln, NE 68503
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1833 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 G St

1833 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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property at 1730 G St

$675 - $875

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1730 G St

LincolnNE68508

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$250
LINQ Portfolio1429 N 341BR,1BA$825
LionsGate ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$855
The VillaBuilding A, B, and C1BR,1BA$860
Meadowlark Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$910
Trenridge GardensChestnut 1BR,1BA$911
Tanglewood ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$985
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Union at Antelope Valley1BD 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gatehouse Rows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Fieldstone Place Apartments2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Meadowlark Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.30
The VillaBuilding D1BR,1BA$1.22
Trenridge GardensChestnut 1BR,1BA$1.21
Tanglewood ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.33
LINQ Portfolio1429 N 341BR,1BA$1.26
The 50/50B2BR,1BA$1.20
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Campus, Lincoln, NE

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Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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