
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (241 Rentals)
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2951 N 51st St, Unit Upstairs

2951 N 51st St, Unit Upstairs

1630 H St

Century House

Stony Ridge Apartments

Garden Brooke Apartments

2044 E St

3228 R St

00 Meadowlane Neighborhood
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Colonial Courts

Arapahoe Village

Salt Valley View Apartments

926 S 14th St

1535 N 32nd St

4520 Baldwin Ave

Gate Park Apartments

The Lodge

Antelope Gardens

861-865 S 29th St
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1630 H St, Unit A3, Unit A3

Bella Properties

Old Cheney Place by Broadmoor

1425 G St, Unit 6

LINQ Portfolio

Fair Oaks

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1736 Euclid Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Villa

Williamsburg Apartments

Embassy Park Apartments
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4145 Randolph St

Cherrywood Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Union at Middle Creek

311 N 8th St

Highpointe by Broadmoor

Countyshire Apartments

Meadow Wood

Argosy Apartments

Trenridge Gardens
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Thomasbrook

Chantacleer Apartments

Regency

Foxtail Meadows

Union at Antelope Valley

1400 S 20th St, Unit 7

830 S 10th St, Unit 3

2044-2046 S 20th St

Sutter Place

35 East Apartments
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South Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $625 | $1,330 |
| South Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $250 | $2,833 |
| South Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $750 | $4,495 |
| South Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $690 | $4,495 |
| South Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $505 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 241 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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Cheapest Available South Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. Century House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Lincoln 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 |
| Century House | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Latitude Lincoln | 4BR/3BA - C Terrace | 4BR,3BA | $680 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| Garden Brooke Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Colonial Courts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Aerie 147 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| LINQ Portfolio | 1429 N 34 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lincoln, NE
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lincoln 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 South Lincoln apartment is the D2 - 4x4 Model at LivRed starting at $685 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Rows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| 1736 Euclid Ave, Unit 1 | 1736 Euclid Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 4831 South Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Nebraska and customized analysis for Central Lincoln. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lincoln Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lincoln?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lincoln is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lincoln?
The cheapest apartment in South Lincoln is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in South Lincoln costs $1,527.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 92 regular apartments in South 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 South Lincoln?
Cheap apartments in South Lincoln have an average cost of $432 which is $1,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lincoln.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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