Appleton

8600 N Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507

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  • Bedrooms

    2 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    1,060 - 1,307 sq ft

Appleton
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Welcome to Appleton, a vibrant apartment community in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed for comfort and convenience, Appleton offers spacious floor plans, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. With easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it's the perfect place to settle in and feel at home.

About Appleton

Welcome to Appleton, a vibrant apartment community in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed for comfort and convenience, Appleton offers spacious floor plans, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. With easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it's the perfect place to settle in and feel at home.

Appleton is an apartment community located in Lancaster County and the 68507 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lincoln Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Playground

Clubhouse

  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Tile Floors
Neighborhood

Northeast Lincoln includes several different neighborhoods each offering its own unique features. However, this area of town is known for its convenience. This region offers quick and easy access to major destinations in the city. Northeast Lincoln is convenient to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus and Nebraska Wesleyan University. Gateway Mall and various restaurants, department stores, theaters, and entertainment options are available a few blocks away from the area. This cluster of communities is only 15 to 20 minutes from Downtown Lincoln, allowing residents to visit and enjoy the city’s largest attractions including the Lincoln Children's Museum and Pinnacle Bank Arena. Although Northeast Lincoln’s biggest allure is prime location with affordable costs, the area is also known for its beautiful parks. There are several natural areas in Northeast Lincoln and the biggest park, Mahoney Park, anchors the space.

Learn more about living in Northeast Lincoln 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 40 min 29.4 mi
Appleton is within 7 minutes or 2.4 miles from Southeast C.C., Lincoln Campus. It is also near Nebraska Wesleyan University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,812 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
324 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
400 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-9
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
295 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Appleton is near Lincoln, located 9.4 miles or 18 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 15 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Lincoln
Drive: 18 min 9.4 mi
Car-Dependent
49
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
18
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
46
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Appleton.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Appleton has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Maxwell Arboretum
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Hyde Memorial Observatory
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Lincoln Children's Zoo
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
Mueller Planetarium
Drive: 14 min 6.5 mi
Appleton has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Maxwell Arboretum, Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, and Hyde Memorial Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Appleton has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is CHI Health St Elizabeth which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 73 min 52.0 mi
Appleton is 52.0 miles and a 73 minute drive from Offutt Air Force Base.

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