Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE

Overview of Lincoln

Forbes voted Lincoln No. 7 on their list of "Best Places for Business and Careers" this year. Not only are Lincoln apartments for rent great for your career, but your family will love it here! With over 6,000 acres of public gardens, parks and trails, you won't want to spend much time indoors. The city also has five public golf courses where you can get your swing on. When you have the weekend off, don't forget to take the kids to the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

Living in Lincoln

In addition to the city's great outdoor community, there is plenty of fun to be had indoors. Lincoln apartments for rent located near the University Nebraska, Lincoln, campus will have easy access to the University Theatre. Here, you can take take in student productions during the school year. They offer family-friendly theater productions at the Lincoln Community Playhouse.

A top neighborhood to consider when choosing apartments in Lincoln is Family Acres. This community has two parks and seven schools, so it's a great spot to raise a family. You may also want to head to Antelope park where median rental rates are 65 percent less than the average in the rest of the city.

Lincoln Apartments and Cost of Living

The cost of living in Lincoln is 7.1 percent less expensive than the national average, although the average price of gas is 2.1 percent greater than the average in the nation. Lincoln apartments for rent have median rental rates that are 16.8 percent less than the national average.

Residents looking for affordable housing options can turn to the Lincoln Housing Authority for assistance. The program provides two, three, four and five-bedroom apartments for rent in Lincoln that are located throughout the city in public housing communities. The city also distributes and accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Apartments in Lincoln Work and Study

With an unemployment rate of just 3.5 percent, residents of apartments in Lincoln are likely to work in one of the city's three major industries of communications, banking or insurance. The job market in the area remains competitive as recent college graduates enter the workforce.

The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, is located in the city and is one of the largest contributors to the city's economy. You will find that many students from Nebraska Wesleyan University and Southeast Community College also call Lincoln apartments home. With such a large student population in the area, not only does the market stay active, but also competitive.

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