
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE from $400 (84 Rentals)
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1220 S 20th St

Garden Brooke Apartments

Colonial Courts

Century House
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1640 E St

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Union at Middle Creek

3117 South St

1646 E St
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Fairways at Lincoln

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Fountain Glen

The Meadows on Salt Creek
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LINQ Portfolio

2044-2046 S 20th St

232-234 D St

746 Rose St
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Western Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Lincoln?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western Lincoln Studio Apartments | $1,028 | $685 | $1,599 |
Western Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $250 | $1,716 |
Western Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $764 | $3,495 |
Western Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $644 | $3,699 |
Western Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $555 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Lincoln Neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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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 $555. Here are the most affordable Western Lincoln apartments for rent in Lincoln, NE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $250 |
Latitude Lincoln | 4BR/3BA - C Terrace | 4BR,3BA | $555 |
Century House | large Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Grand Manse | Aerie Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
1522 D St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
The Reserve on 77 | Oriole | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Northridge Heights Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Ridge Hollow Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Lincoln, NE
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Lincoln area is the $0.61 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at WC Shinn Lofts in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Western Lincoln apartment is the B3 Townhome Model at Academy Lincoln starting at $925 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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WC Shinn Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.61 |
Academy Lincoln | B3 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
Stadium Walk Apartments | 2.2a | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
1710 Prospect St | 1710 Prospect St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Parkhaus - Leasing By Bedroom | Soze | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
Marshall Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
COLONIAL HEIGHTS | Spacious living + master walk-in closet | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
LINQ Portfolio | 2 bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Capitol View Tower Apartments - Seniors 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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!
Getting Around the Western Lincoln Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $895.
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 $4,000.
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 85 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 $359 which is $3,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Lincoln.
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