Countyshire Apartments
4300 Cornhusker Hwy,
Lincoln, NE 68504
$900 - $960
2 Beds
University Place
Lincoln, NE
University Place - Lincoln, NE
Area Guide
Home to two university campuses
University
•
Great Location
•
Affordable
•
Bicycle-Friendly
•
Convenient
•
As its name implies, University Place is home to Nebraska Wesleyan University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln, East Campus. The two campuses dominate the neighborhood, giving it a youthful vibe. Along North 48th Street and North 56th Street, you’ll find restaurants catering to the college crowd, along with coffee shops, sports bars, and small specialty shops. If you prefer, leave your car at home since University Place is pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Simply use the John Dietrich Bike Trail, which connects to other bicycle trails that take you to the main UNL campus. Conveniently, University Place is only 10 minutes away from Downtown Lincoln, giving easy access to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln main campus and even more amenities.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in University Place is $1,084 for a studio, $921 for one bedroom, $1,033 for two bedrooms, and $1,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Place has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
561 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,084/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$921/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
940 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,033/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
1,333 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,296/month
Average Rent
Transportation
67
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
29
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
67
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maxwell Arboretum
- Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center
- Mueller Planetarium
- University of Nebraska State Museum
- Lincoln Children's Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lincoln
Top Apartments in University Place
Houses for Rent in University Place
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,443
Communities
-
948,627
Units
-
881
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
714
Communities
-
197,731
Units
-
340
Cities
AMC
-
655
Communities
-
128,977
Units
-
253
Cities
RPM
-
623
Communities
-
169,454
Units
-
242
Cities
Avenue5 Residential
-
546
Communities
-
121,424
Units
-
217
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
500
Communities
-
114,938
Units
-
254
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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 November 2025.