Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (44 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1169 Nelson St

LincolnNE68521

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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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4917 Walker Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4917 Walker Ave

4917 Walker AveLincoln, NE 68504
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1900-1910 Knox St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1910 Knox St

1900-1910 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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Aspen Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Haus

1500 Knox StLincoln, NE 68521
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3619 N 60th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3619 N 60th St

3619 N 60th StLincoln, NE 68507
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Heritage Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2nd StLincoln, NE 68521
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, NE 68521
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Magic Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magic Hills

4330 N 24th StLincoln, NE 68521
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Maple Grove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove

2801 N 1st StLincoln, NE 68521
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North Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villa priced from $860. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable North Lincoln apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The VillaBuilding A, B, and C1BR,1BA$860
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Highland View ApartmentsBonsaiStudio,1BA$910
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$910
Fountain GlenButlerStudio,1BA$935
Horizon Apartments and VillasDuskStudio,1BA$965
Waterbrook Apartments1 Bedroom Brook/Stream1BR,1BA$975
The Knock ApartmentsHummingbirdStudio,1BA$981
Black Sand Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$998
The Flats at Leighton DistrictBaldwin IStudio,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lincoln, NE

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lincoln area is the $1.47 price per square foot Tree Haven Model at Cascade Pines Duplexes in the in the Havelock neighborhood starting from $2,388. The second greatest value North Lincoln apartment is the Harbor Model at Northbrook Apartments starting at $1,655 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cascade Pines DuplexesTree Haven2BR,2BA$1.47
Northbrook ApartmentsHarbor2BR,2BA$1.26
6240 Ballard Ave6240 Ballard Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
The VillaBuilding D1BR,1BA$1.22
Waterbrook Apartments1 Bedroom Brook/Stream1BR,1BA$1.30
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.20
Black Sand Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Northridge Heights ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1.45
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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North Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Nebraska including North Lincoln, Lincoln, and the greater Lincoln area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, 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 North Lincoln Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Lincoln?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Lincoln is under $1,038.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lincoln?

The cheapest apartment in North Lincoln is The Villa which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in North Lincoln costs $1,610.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lincoln?

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 13 regular apartments in North Lincoln 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 North Lincoln?

Cheap apartments in North Lincoln have an average cost of $260 which is $1,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lincoln.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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