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1020 S 13th St,
Lincoln, NE 68508
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1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Near South Lincoln, NE
Amenity-laden suburban living not far from Downtown Lincoln
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Discover many amenities, restaurants, and entertainment in the historic Near South neighborhood of Lincoln. Known for its beautiful parks, top-ranking schools, and proximity to Downtown Lincoln, Near South apartments provide the ideal place to call home. Near South is within walking distance of downtown and to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The Near South Neighborhood Association organizes a variety of community events, ideal for meeting your new neighbors after renting an apartment in Near South. These events include neighborhood potlucks, the annual Peach Park Carnival, and an Ice Cream Social. When Near South doesn't satiate your appetite for fun, check out the popular restaurants in Downtown Lincoln. Drive two miles north on 27th Street to reach the heart of this state capital.
Explore the Neighborhood
Russ’s Market near Near South provides groceries and an on-site pharmacy.
Country Club of Lincoln, about 2 miles away, offers golf close to Near South.
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo playground offers climbing areas for young visitors.
StarTran bus stops across Near South provide easy access to downtown routes.
Memorial Stadium is about 3 miles from Near South for quick access to Huskers games.
Hazel Abel Park features landscaped gardens, shade trees and quiet seating areas.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Near South is $509 for one bedroom, $704 for two bedrooms, and $745 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Near South has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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478 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$509/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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722 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$704/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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913 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$745/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Near South - Lincoln, NE is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Near South - Lincoln, NE offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Near South - Lincoln, NE provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Near South - Lincoln, NE from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Children's Zoo
- Lincoln Children's Museum
- University of Nebraska State Museum
- Mueller Planetarium
- 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.