Countyshire Apartments
4300 Cornhusker Hwy,
Lincoln, NE 68504
$650 - $1,000
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Sunset Acres Lincoln, NE
An affordable neighborhood across from two major universities
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Affordable
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Great Location
Located four miles from Downtown Lincoln, Sunset Acres is a residential neighborhood in a great location. Ideal for any renter, the neighborhood features affordable to upscale housing options in every style, including homes, apartments, and townhomes.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love being near several parks and recreational areas, including Niobrara State Park, a sweeping scenic paradise with amenities ranging from hiking trails and bike paths to campsites and annual summer cookouts.
With easy access to major highways including Interstate 180, commuters have no problem traveling into nearby communities and the wide selection of restaurants and coffee houses makes dining out a breeze. Great for students, faculty, and staff, Sunset Acres neighbors University Place, home to Nebraska Wesleyan University and the east campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunset Acres is $717 for one bedroom, and $836 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunset Acres has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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644 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$717/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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655 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$836/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunset Acres - Lincoln, NE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Sunset Acres - Lincoln, NE, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Sunset Acres - Lincoln, NE provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sunset Acres - Lincoln, NE from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center
- Maxwell Arboretum
- Mueller Planetarium
- University of Nebraska State Museum
- Lincoln Children's Museum
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 June 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.