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1220 W Highland Blvd,
Lincoln, NE 68521
$1,100 - $2,050
Studio - 2 Beds
Highlands
Lincoln, NE
Highlands - Lincoln, NE
Area Guide
Home to the Highlands Golf Course
Suburban
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Golf
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Airport
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Commuter
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Accessible
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Highlands is a small suburban neighborhood in northern Lincoln. Highlands features manicured lawns, cul de sacs, and affordable to moderately priced rental options in a variety of styles from single-family homes to modern apartments. The neighborhood is best known for the Highlands Golf Course which dominates the western portion of the community. Several office buildings and warehouses are located in the southern tip of Highlands making it a good choice for residents who want their workplace to be close to home. Commuters also enjoy easy access to several major roadways including Interstate 80, Highway 34, and Highway 77. Lincoln Airport is located to the west of Highlands making out-of-state travel easy. Although there are a few casual restaurants and small shops in Highlands, most residents travel into Downtown Lincoln for shopping, dining, and entertainment since the city center is only five miles away.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Highlands is $959 for a studio, $1,222 for one bedroom, $1,514 for two bedrooms, and $1,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highlands has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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517 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$959/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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774 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,222/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,144 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,514/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,373 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,492/month
Average Rent
Transportation
25
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
20
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
44
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mueller Planetarium
- University of Nebraska State Museum
- Lincoln Children's Museum
- Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center
- Maxwell Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lincoln
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† 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 February 2026.