Square at 48
4800 Holdrege St,
Lincoln, NE 68504
$999 - $1,625
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
East Campus Lincoln, NE
An affordable locale with easy access to two Lincoln universities
University
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Great Location
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Affordable
East Campus is a neighborhood bordering the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus to the south. Nebraska Wesleyan University is also convenient to the neighborhood. Although the area is a popular choice amongst students and university employees who want an easy commute to campus, East Campus is great for renters searching for affordable to mid-range housing options. The neighborhood has a wide variety of rentals in every type including cozy ranch-style homes and pet-friendly luxury apartments. Catering to the college crowd, there are multiple casual restaurants and shopping centers like Gateway Mall and East Park Plaza located within or near East Campus. East Campus is also an excellent choice for commuters who work in Downtown Lincoln, which is less than 15 minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in East Campus is $981 for a studio, $851 for one bedroom, and $1,115 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Campus has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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639 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$981/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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652 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$851/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,115/month
Average Rent
Learn More About East Campus
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Campus - Lincoln, NE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
East Campus - Lincoln, NE offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
East Campus - Lincoln, NE provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Campus - Lincoln, NE from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maxwell Arboretum
- Mueller Planetarium
- University of Nebraska State Museum
- Lincoln Children's Museum
- Lincoln Children's Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.