Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (42 Rentals)

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$800 - $1,450

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2611 A St

LincolnNE68502

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1531 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1531 D Street

1531 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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2428 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2428 D St

2428 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1431 D St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1431 D St

1431 D StLincoln, NE 68502

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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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Palisade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palisade

1035 S 17th StLincoln, NE 68508
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1315 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1315 F St

1315 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1730 G St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1730 G St

1730 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1833 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 G St

1833 G StLincoln, NE 68508
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1414 C St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 C St

1414 C StLincoln, NE 68502
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1820 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1820 F St

1820 F StLincoln, NE 68508
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1616 E St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1616 E St

1616 E StLincoln, NE 68508

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1315 D St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1315 D St

1315 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1522 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1522 D St

1522 D StLincoln, NE 68502
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1422 A St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1422 A St

1422 A StLincoln, NE 68502
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1432 B St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1432 B St

1432 B StLincoln, NE 68502
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2000 Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Washington St

2000 Washington StLincoln, NE 68502

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Near South, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at 1431 D St priced from $595. 1315 F St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1431 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
1315 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
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
1522 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
2000 Washington St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$895
1422 A St2 Bed2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, NE

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at 1422 A St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2000 Washington St starting at $895 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1422 A St2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.02
2000 Washington St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
1730 G St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
1522 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.26
1820 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.18
1431 D St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.98
1315 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
1616 E St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.57
1414 C St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near South, Lincoln, NE

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment is $595 at 1431 D St.

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