Belmont

Lincoln, NE

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Belmont - Lincoln, NE

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A wooded neighborhood near several universities

Great Location Outdoors Affordable Commuter Accessible

Belmont is a wooded suburban neighborhood a mile north of Downtown Lincoln. Belmont is also convenient to several universities including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wesleyan University. Due to the neighborhood’s proximity to Downtown Lincoln and several colleges, Belmont is a popular choice among students, university employees, and residents who work in the downtown area but renters from all walks of life will enjoy this area. Rentals in Belmont are affordable to mid-range in price and are available in every style including single-family homes and apartments. Belmont has several lush parks like Lincoln Heights Park and Roper Park, plus there are several great green spaces nearby as well. For outdoor activities, try nearby Oak Lake Park, where you can enjoy a picnic, take your pet to the dog park, paddle a canoe during the warmer months, or ice skate in winter.

Interstate 180 and Highway 6 makes traveling throughout the metro area easy and residents certainly take full advantage of Belmont’s proximity to Downtown Lincoln. Once you move into your Belmont rental, you’ll be able to cheer on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium, catch a live show at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and indulge at one of the city center’s best restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Belmont is $839 for one bedroom, $953 for two bedrooms, and $1,264 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belmont has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $839/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $953/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,343 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,264/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

26

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

69

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mueller Planetarium
  • University of Nebraska State Museum
  • Lincoln Children's Museum
  • Maxwell Arboretum
  • Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Lincoln

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