Capitol View offers affordable apartment living just east of downtown and about a mile from UNL’s City Campus. It’s a great fit for anyone who wants to stay close to school, work, or downtown without stretching their budget. With fiber internet, off-street parking, and local favorites like Russ’s Market and The Mill just blocks away, Capitol View puts the essentials within easy reach.

Yes! Residents have access to an online portal and app that includes services such as paying rent and submitting maintenance requests.

Our community offers a variety of floor plans to suit your needs:

• Studio apartments: 400 sq. ft.
• One-bedroom apartments: 599-631 sq. ft.
• Two-bedroom apartments: 845-950 sq. ft.
• Three-bedroom apartments: 1,333 sq. ft.

Explore current apartment availability and pricing on our Floor Plans page.

Yes, any apartment can be furnished. Reach out to our leasing team for more details.

Our apartments do not have in-home laundry, but each floor includes shared coin-operated laundry machines.

Yes, ultra high-speed fiber internet access is available in every apartment.

While our apartments are not smoke-free, smoking is not permitted in any common areas.

No, our community does not have an elevator, but ground-level apartments are available.

At Capitol View, residents enjoy:

• Controlled-access building entries
• Coin-operated laundry on every floor
• Assigned, off-street parking
• High-speed internet access

Explore more of what our community offers on our Amenities page.

Yes, assigned, off-street is available for residents.

We welcome up to two cats per apartment. View more details under our Pet Policy on our Amenities page.

All leaseholders must maintain a liability insurance policy per our leasing agreement. Personal property coverage is not required but is recommended. We offer a master policy for those without third-party coverage on or before move-in day.

A detailed criminal background check will be performed on all applicant(s) 18 years and older to review for certain felony offenses with discharge dates within the last 7 years. Items include, but are not limited to; terroristic threats, property or personal safety related crimes, drug related crimes. All Registered Sex Offenders will automatically be denied. Anyone charged with arson (misdemeanor or felony) will be denied. Applicant’s criminal history will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may result in a denial.

View our Rental Application criteria in full.

Credit history and/or risk of applicant(s) will be assessed based on a credit report from our tenant screening provider, RentGrow.

View our Rental Application criteria in full.

Capitol View sits on the edge of downtown in Lincoln’s historic Woods Park neighborhood, right at 2515 J Street. You’ll be near tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, and still just minutes from the State Capitol and UNL’s City Campus.

Our area scores high for both walkability and bikeability. At Capitol View, you’re close to everything you need — whether it’s a quick ride to campus, a stroll to your favorite coffee spot, or errands at nearby grocery stores.

Capitol View puts you within easy reach of neighborhood staples like Russ’s Market, The Mill, and The Tam O’Shanter. Grab a coffee, pick up groceries, or meet friends for drinks — all just a few blocks away. Downtown and the Telegraph District are a quick bike ride or drive from home. Explore more on our Neighborhood page.

Capitol View is within the Lincoln Public Schools District and close to McPhee Elementary, Park Middle School, and Lincoln High School. UNL’s City Campus is also just over a mile away.

Our community is 1.3 miles away, or about a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk to University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s City Campus.

We’re right on the edge of downtown, close enough to enjoy restaurants, galleries, and nightlife, but far enough to give you a bit more space and peace at home.

Nearby options include Packard House, Moore Place, and 2twenty2, each with its own personality and features. Explore more on our Sister Communities page.