North Bottoms

Lincoln, NE

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North Bottoms - Lincoln, NE

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Historic Scenic Convenient College Town Walkable

Located just north of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, North Bottoms is a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus. North Bottoms is especially revered on game days, due to its walkable access to Haymarket Park, Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Bob Devaney Sports Center.

The neighborhood boasts a bevy of affordable rental options, from apartments to houses and everything in between. Residents enjoy opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby Oak Lake Park, Roper Park, and Highlands Golf Course. Commuting and traveling from North Bottoms is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 180 and Lincoln Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Bottoms is $413 for a studio.

  • Studio

  • 240 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $413/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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
  • Lincoln Children's Zoo

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Lincoln

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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.