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Area Guide

Benson Omaha, NE

A hip neighborhood in a coveted locale

Historic Hip Charming

Nestled within North Omaha, Benson is one of the hippest neighborhoods in the city. Benson’s rental options range from quaint, historic houses to chic, ultra-modern apartments and everything in between. Benson is best known for its vibrant stretch of Maple Street, which is teeming with an array of independent shops, offbeat bars, downhome restaurants, and more in red-brick buildings.

The neighborhood’s trendy offerings are complemented by its laid-back vibe, which lends a welcoming atmosphere to the community. Benson is coveted for its central locale, boasting quick access to the University of Nebraska Omaha, Memorial Park, Crossroads Mall, Midtown Omaha, and Downtown Omaha.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Benson is $1,019 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, and $1,432 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benson has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 555 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,019/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,162/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,432/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • Glenn Cunningham Lake
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

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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.