Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (168 Rentals)

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$800 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2611 A St

LincolnNE68502

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$900 - $1,350

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740 Y St

LincolnNE68508

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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. 640 S 12th - 12H Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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
640 S 12th - 12H Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
648 S 12th - 12H Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
1315 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
1730 G St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
1215 Peach St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$665
LivRedD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$685
1414 C St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
1820 F St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Lincoln, NE

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Lincoln area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2830 S 13th St Model at 2830 S 13th St, Unit 2830 S 13th Street in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Western Lincoln apartment is the D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Lincoln starting at $615 with a $0.46 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.
2830 S 13th St, Unit 2830 S 13th Street2830 S 13th St2BR,1BA$0.97
The Quarters LincolnD1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.46
LivRedD2 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.55
The Parkhaus - Leasing By BedroomSoze4BR,2BA$0.60
1207 D St, Unit #21207 D St2BR,1BA$0.87
1422 A St2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.02
1027 A St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
1515 S 11th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.09
Arapahoe VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.43

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $725.

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 $1,500.

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 50 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 $383 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Lincoln.

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