Benson

Omaha, NE

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Benson - Omaha, NE

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A hip neighborhood in a coveted locale

Historic Hip Charming Vibrant Eclectic Walkable

Nestled within North Omaha, Benson is one of the hippest neighborhoods in the city. Benson’s rental options range from quaint, historic houses to chic, ultra-modern apartments and everything in between. Benson is best known for its vibrant stretch of Maple Street, which is teeming with an array of independent shops, offbeat bars, downhome restaurants, and more in red-brick buildings.

The neighborhood’s trendy offerings are complemented by its laid-back vibe, which lends a welcoming atmosphere to the community. Benson is coveted for its central locale, boasting quick access to the University of Nebraska Omaha, Memorial Park, Crossroads Mall, Midtown Omaha, and Downtown Omaha.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Benson is $1,080 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, and $1,378 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benson has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 542 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,080/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 698 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,140/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 973 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • Glenn Cunningham Lake
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

Commuter Rail

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 2025.