
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (265 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Lincoln area of Lincoln.


244 S 26th St

7441 Holdrege St

2147 C St

2416 Garfield St

Century House

1228 E St, Unit 10

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1028 S 24th St, Unit 1028 S 24th Street

1345 B St

2044 E St
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Garden Brooke Apartments

4520 Baldwin Ave

1535 N 32nd St

428 S 29th St

926 S 14th St

Countyshire Apartments

Arapahoe Village

Colonial Courts

Salt Valley View Apartments

Gate Park Apartments
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1630 H St, Unit A1

861-865 S 29th St

2544 J St

The Lodge

Antelope Gardens

2411 Q St

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3535 Apple St, Unit 3539 Apple Street

Bella Properties

6801 Lexington Ave

Old Cheney Place by Broadmoor
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4225 Baldwin Ave

Fair Oaks

Parkview Apartments

The Villa

Williamsburg Apartments

Embassy Park Apartments

Stony Ridge Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

Meadowlark
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3133 South St

Meadow Wood

740 Y St

Highpointe by Broadmoor

Trenridge Gardens

Argosy Apartments

5840 S 52nd St

2960 P St

Regency

Skyline View
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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 | $1,089 | $625 | $1,779 |
| South Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $250 | $2,833 |
| South Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $700 | $4,495 |
| South Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $690 | $4,495 |
| South Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $505 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 265 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. Duluth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. 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 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 1431 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| 1315 F St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1730 G St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| LivRed | D2 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $685 |
| Century House | Small Remodel Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Garden Brooke Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1414 C St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lincoln, NE
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lincoln area is the $0.64 price per square foot C - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Lincoln in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $690. The second greatest value South Lincoln apartment is the Soze Model at The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom starting at $650 with a $0.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Lincoln | C - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| 3831 S 46th St | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Argosy Apartments | 1Bd/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1027 A St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1515 S 11th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Arapahoe Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 1431 D St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Duluth Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 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 $695.
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 $2,300.
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 56 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 $521 which is $1,779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lincoln.
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