
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Campus Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (81 Rentals)
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1544 D St

1626 B St

2147 C St

3909 N 68th St

1420 Garfield St

3137 S St

4501 Madison Ave

4520 Baldwin Ave

1515 S 15th St

Argosy Apartments

1919 Washington St

726 S 18th St

1531 D St

3443 N St

Countyshire Apartments

Gatehouse Rows

Union at Antelope Valley

Square at 48
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 | $1,059 | $1,000 | $1,233 |
| East Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $250 | $1,638 |
| East Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $785 | $2,501 |
| East Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $815 | $1,795 |
| East Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $895 | $730 | $1,550 |
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There are currently 81 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. LINQ Portfolio 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
| LINQ Portfolio | LINQ West Lincoln (Saunders) 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| 1940 Dudley Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| LionsGate Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Cheever Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| The Villa | Building D | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Campus, NE
As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Campus area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1836 H St Model at 1836 H St, Unit 2 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Campus apartment is the GP-2B2B Balcony 897 Model at Gate Park Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 H St, Unit 2 | 1836 H St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Gate Park Apartments | GP-2B2B Balcony 897 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| 4920 Garland St, Unit 1 | 4920 Garland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Villa | Building D | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cheever Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| LINQ Portfolio | LINQ Downtown (T Street) 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Trenridge Gardens | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1940 Dudley Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Campus, Lincoln, NE
Ranked #12
Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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!
Getting Around the East Campus Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $960.
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 23 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 $349 which is $1,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Campus.
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