Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (122 Rentals)

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4225 Baldwin Ave
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4225 Baldwin Ave

4225 Baldwin AveLincoln, NE 68504
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3442 N 48th St

LincolnNE68504

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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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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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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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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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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. 1431 D St 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
1431 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
1730 G St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$675
1414 C St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
1820 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
1616 E St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$729
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
1121 N 28th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$775
3629 N 60th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE

As of June 15, 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 1Bd/1BA Model at Argosy Apartments starting at $910 with a $1.07 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.
Gatehouse Rows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Argosy Apartments1Bd/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
LINQ PORTFOLIO2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
4225 Baldwin Ave4225 Baldwin Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
660 S 20th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.16
2325 S St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.20
1940 Dudley Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
1820 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.18
1431 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.98
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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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 $795.

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 $2,300.

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 9 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 $453 which is $1,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.