
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (129 Rentals)
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1632 S 21st St, Unit 3 stall garage

2147 C St

3236 A St

Countyshire Apartments

428 S 29th St

1701 D St

2611 A St

Meadowlark

2544 J St
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660 S 28th St

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2635 N 42nd St, Unit 2

2635 N 42nd St

LINQ Portfolio

4501 Madison Ave

Fair Oaks

1130 S 16th St

2252 Sheldon St

840 N 29th St

The Villa
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Aspen Haus

2274 Orchard St

1529 E St

2534 J St

1626 B St

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4106 Baldwin Ave, Unit 4

Argosy Apartments

1842 Knox St, Unit 08

3050 Q St

1700 Garfield St
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2326 B St, Unit B2

Gate Park Apartments

Chateau on Vine

2841 N 45th St

3924 D St

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3608 Huntington Ave, Unit #2

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901 N 25th St, Unit #1

925-927 Goodhue Blvd

Square at 48

Haven at Uptown
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1833 Knox St

1833 Washington St

Capitol View Apartments

1531 D Street

640 S 17th St

900 S 18th St

4840 Cleveland Avenue

3500 S 35th St

680 S 20th St

1609 D Street
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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 | $1,149 | $450 | $1,762 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $250 | $2,410 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $824 | $2,618 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $850 | $2,262 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,499 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 129 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. 1724 D St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $579. 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 |
| 1724 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $579 |
| 4912 Cleveland Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| 1001 S 26th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $619 |
| 1414 C St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1420 E St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 301 S 18 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1730 G St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1955 G Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Brown Apts So. 26th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.03 price per square foot 616 S 19th St Model at 616 S 19th St, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment Modern living in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the 901 N 25th St Model at 901 N 25th St, Unit #1 starting at $997 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 616 S 19th St, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment Modern living | 616 S 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 901 N 25th St, Unit #1 | 901 N 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Gate Park Apartments | GP-2B2B Balcony 912 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 4106 Baldwin Ave, Unit 4 | 4106 Baldwin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2501 E St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 1955 G Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2405 North 50th Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| m4900 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $695.
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 $1,250.
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 $258 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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