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1220 W Highland Blvd,
Lincoln, NE 68521
$1,100 - $1,625
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Highlands Lincoln, NE
Home to the Highlands Golf Course
Suburban
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Golf
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Airport
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.
Explore the Neighborhood
The Fallbrook Summer Festival has many local vendors.
You can enjoy some fresh air at Highlands Park.
If a four-bedroom New Traditional home is on your list, Highlands has multiple.
StarTran bus stops can be found throughout the neighborhood for your travel needs.
You can work on your swing for your next round of golf at the Highlands Golf Course's driving range.
Bike trails and white-picket fences can be found in the neighborhood.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Highlands is $1,012 for a studio, $1,197 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $1,634 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highlands has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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530 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,012/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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753 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,197/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,129 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,519/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,373 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,634/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highlands - Lincoln, NE is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Highlands - Lincoln, NE, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Highlands - Lincoln, NE are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Highlands - Lincoln, NE from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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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 February 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.