University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln Campus - Lincoln, NE Area Guide

An iconic institution in the heart of Nebraska’s capital city

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Since its inception in 1869, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln has built a reputation for excellent educational resources and a strong emphasis on practical research. The campus sits right in Downtown Lincoln and serves as a major intellectual and cultural engine for the city and the region. The Cornhuskers are among the most popular college football teams in the Midwest, and home games at Memorial Stadium regularly pack in more people than some of Nebraska’s larger cities. The urban setting of the main campus allows the collegiate community and the populace of the city to intermingle closely: students and faculty can easily walk downtown for a cup of coffee at The Mill, a cocktail at The Happy Raven, or a show at the Bourbon Theatre, while locals regularly come to campus for sporting events, art exhibits at the Sheldon Museum, and performances at the Lied Center. You’ll find the highest concentration of apartments, condos, and rental houses in the neighborhoods south of O Street, with numerous highly-affordable options within easy walking distance of the university and downtown.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincoln, NE is $971 for a studio, $1,089 for one bedroom, $1,325 for two bedrooms, and $1,604 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $971/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 729 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,044 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,604/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Adams Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

762 Students

Wysong Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

697 Students

Maxey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

688 Students

Cavett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

564 Students

Humann Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

Scott Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,136 Students

Lux Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

791 Students

Moore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

Pound Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

727 Students

Mickle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

694 Students

Lincoln East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,268 Students

Southwest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,171 Students

Lincoln Southeast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,929 Students

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,196 Students

North Star High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,072 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mueller Planetarium
  • University of Nebraska State Museum
  • Lincoln Children's Museum
  • Lincoln Children's Zoo
  • Maxwell Arboretum

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Lincoln

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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.