Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (164 Rentals)

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property at 1630 H St

$625 - $795

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1630 H St

LincolnNE68508

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property at 129 B St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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129 B St

LincolnNE68502

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Western Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Lincoln area of Lincoln, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ priced from $250. Latitude Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Western Lincoln apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$250
Latitude Lincoln4BR/3BA - C Terrace4BR,3BA$680
Century HouseSmall Remodel StudioStudio,1BA$685
LivRedD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$685
Garden Brooke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Colonial Courts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Aerie 147 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$725
LINQ Portfolio1429 N 341BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Lincoln, NE

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Lincoln area is the $0.55 price per square foot D2 - 4x4 Model at LivRed in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $685. The second greatest value Western Lincoln apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LivRedD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.55
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
1736 Euclid Ave, Unit 11736 Euclid Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.14
Garden Brooke Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The 50/50B2BR,1BA$1.20
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Nebraska including Western 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Lincoln Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Western Lincoln?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Lincoln is under $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Western Lincoln is Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Western Lincoln costs $1,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western 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 80 regular apartments in Western 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 Western Lincoln?

Cheap apartments in Western Lincoln have an average cost of $424 which is $1,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Lincoln.

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