University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

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University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE

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A top-notch hospital and medical school in the heart of Omaha

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The University of Nebraska Medical Center is widely respected as one of the region’s finest facilities for medical education, treatment, and research, and ranks highly in the nation for primary care as well as its physician assistant program. UNMC’s Omaha headquarters enjoys a terrific location in the heart of the trendy and historic Blackstone District, which has emerged in recent years as one of the hottest neighborhoods in the state.

The medical center is surrounded by local bars and restaurants, giving you lots of options for the end of a long day. A short walk down Farnam Street will take you past a collective of unique specialty shops, cafes, and lounges, and bring you to the popular Midtown Crossing area, with its relaxing parks, movie theater, and more shops and eateries.

The local architecture provides a stunning environment, with many homes dating back a century or more. Rental rates are surprisingly affordable, putting one of Omaha’s most vibrant communities within reach for any budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Omaha, NE is $942 for a studio, $1,079 for one bedroom, $1,375 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Omaha has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 515 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $942/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 738 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,079/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,068 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,375/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,671/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

56

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.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hillrise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

341 Students

10
out of 10

West Dodge Station Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

9
out of 10

West Bay Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

9
out of 10

Grace Abbott Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

9
out of 10

Aldrich Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

9
out of 10

Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

518 Students

9
out of 10

Aspen Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

8
out of 10

Elkhorn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

8
out of 10

Valley View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

604 Students

8
out of 10

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

545 Students

8
out of 10

Elkhorn South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,428 Students

10
out of 10

Millard West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,309 Students

9
out of 10

Elkhorn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

741 Students

9
out of 10

Millard North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,573 Students

7
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,738 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Narrows River Park

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.