University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

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University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE Area Guide

A top-notch hospital and medical school in the heart of Omaha

Urban Walkable Historic Trendy Dining Nightlife Entertainment

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is widely respected as one of the region’s finest facilities for medical education, treatment, and research, and ranks highly in the nation for primary care as well as its physician assistant program. UNMC’s Omaha headquarters enjoys a terrific location in the heart of the trendy and historic Blackstone District, which has emerged in recent years as one of the hottest neighborhoods in the state. The medical center is surrounded by local bars and restaurants, giving you lots of options for the end of a long day. A short walk down Farnam Street will take you past a collective of unique specialty shops, cafes, and lounges, and bring you to the popular Midtown Crossing area, with its relaxing parks, movie theater, and more shops and eateries. The local architecture provides a stunning environment, with many homes dating back a century or more. Rental rates are surprisingly affordable, putting one of Omaha’s most vibrant communities within reach for any budget.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Omaha, NE is $993 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,420 for two bedrooms, and $1,687 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Omaha has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 507 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $993/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 732 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,111/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,066 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,420/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,687/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 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

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

Schools

Wheeler Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

657 Students

West Dodge Station Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

West Dodge Station Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

West Bay Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

Grace Abbott Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

518 Students

Beadle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,012 Students

Aspen Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

Elkhorn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

Valley View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

604 Students

Elkhorn South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,428 Students

Millard West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,309 Students

ELKHORN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Public

Grades 9-12

946 Students

Elkhorn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

741 Students

Millard North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,573 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Narrows River Park

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 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.