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  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    1544 C St Unit 2 Upper

    1544 C St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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  14. Building Photo - 700 S 17
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    700 S 17

    700 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  16. Building Photo - The 50/50
    2 BEDS
    $789+
    3 BEDS
    $779+
    4 BEDS
    $694+

    The 50/50

    1801 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  18. Building Photo - 749 New Hampshire St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $700+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$700 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$700 - $1,200

    749 New Hampshire St

    749 New Hampshire St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  19. Building Photo - LivRed
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,500+
    2 BEDS
    $930+
    3 BEDS
    $850+
    4 BEDS
    $725+

    LivRed

    921 M St, Lincoln, NE 68508
    (402) 303-4908
  23. Building Photo - 1004 B St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $775

    1004 B St

    1004 B St, Lincoln, NE 68502
  24. Building Photo - Academy Lincoln
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $845+
    4 BEDS
    $775+

    Academy Lincoln

    1850 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  28. Kitchen - Fair Oaks
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $840+
    2 BEDS
    $975+

    Fair Oaks

    2740 Fair St, Lincoln, NE 68503
  40. Building Photo - 1223 N 9th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    1223 N 9th St Unit 207

    1223 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  41. Living space - LINQ PORTFOLIO
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    2 BEDS
    $995

    LINQ PORTFOLIO

    539 N 24th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Lincoln Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Lincoln, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Lincoln.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 78 cheap apartments available in Downtown Lincoln, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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