Omaha

Omaha, NE

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Urban sophistication blends with agricultural charm in the Corn Belt

Airport • Entertainment • Historic • Agriculture • Musical • River •

Rising out of the prairies and cornfields of the heartland, Omaha serves as a cultural wellspring and economic powerhouse for the region. Downtown has seen a lot of development in recent years, and now serves up a huge selection of trendy shopping, dining, and entertainment, particularly around the Old Market; the Blackstone neighborhood has also emerged as a new hotspot for adventurous restauranteurs and hip nightlife. The robust live music scene in Omaha is one of the city’s worst-kept secrets, with national publications singing the praises of popular venues like the Waiting Room and the annual Maha Music Festival at Stinson Park.

Omaha is serious about college sports – the University of Nebraska’s Cornhuskers are hometown heroes, and the city is the longtime home to the College World Series every summer. For more relaxing downtime, soak in views of the Missouri River (and wave to Council Bluffs, Iowa) from Heartland of America Park, or pack up your picnic basket and head over to Standing Bear reservoir.

Explore the City

The Omaha skyline

The historic Flatiron Hotel was built in 1912

Tree-filled park in Omaha

The Western Meadowlark is the Nebraska state bird

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Omaha, NE is $934 for a studio, $1,046 for one bedroom, $1,338 for two bedrooms, and $1,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Omaha has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,046/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$2,003/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,153/month
691 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,876/month
1,009 Sq Ft
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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 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

Upchurch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

9
out of 10

Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

518 Students

9
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

Beadle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,012 Students

7
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
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

Colleges

Top Apartments in Omaha

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bos Apartments

1011 S Saddle Creek Rd,
Omaha, NE 68106

$1,000 - $3,140 | Studio - 3 Beds

Centerline

Centerline

7007 Oak St,
Omaha, NE 68106

$1,182 - $3,062 | Studio - 2 Beds

Park125

Park125

12500 W Dodge Rd,
Omaha, NE 68154

$1,375 - $3,240 | 1-3 Beds

Swivel

Swivel

119 N 72nd St,
Omaha, NE 68114

$904 - $2,129 | Studio - 1 Bed

HELLO

HELLO

1200 N 12th St,
Omaha, NE 68102

$1,065 - $2,780 | Studio - 2 Beds

Brickline at The Mercantile

Brickline at The Mercantile

901 Farnam St,
Omaha, NE 68102

$1,228 - $6,667 | Studio - 3 Beds

Clove

Clove

8004 Farnam Dr,
Omaha, NE 68114

$1,229 - $3,995 | Studio - 2 Beds

Dizzy Mule

Dizzy Mule

1218 Izard St,
Omaha, NE 68102

$890 - $2,285 | Studio - 3 Beds

Digs on Park Ave

Digs on Park Ave

522 Park Ave,
Omaha, NE 68105

$799 - $1,349 | Studio - 1 Bed

Houses for Rent in Omaha

Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street

10530 S 24th Plz,
Bellevue, NE 68123

2 Beds | | $1,999 - $2,758

The Trails

19111 Grand Ave,
Elkhorn, NE 68022

4-5 Beds | | $2,599 - $3,470

201 N 48th St

201 N 48th St,
Omaha, NE 68132

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $2,200

4459 S 216th Ave Cir

4459 S 216th Ave Cir,
Omaha, NE 68022

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $5,000

3552 Cass St

3552 Cass St,
Omaha, NE 68131

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,300

17020 Boyd St

17020 Boyd St,
Omaha, NE 68116

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,300

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Living in Omaha

Transportation

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Transportation is an obvious concern when living in an area this widespread. The city of Omaha covers over 130 square miles. Omaha remains connected to a number of interstates, making car travel the popular mode of transportation. Omaha sits along Interstate 80, which allows for connections to the Highway 50, US 275/NE 92 and Interstates 680 and 480/75.

Omaha sponsors public transportation options, as well. There are plans to build a light rail system at some point in the future, but for now, residents can take advantage of the Omaha Metro bus system. Omaha is surrounded by a series of waterways, too. The Riverfront Marina in Downtown Omaha and Levi Carter Park both allow for water travel. The River City Star is a paddleboat that moves between Omaha and Council Bluffs along the Missouri River.

Eppley Airfield hosts the air travel in the region. Eppley is a medium-sized hub that handles around 80 flights a day. It sits on the west side of the Missouri River, meaning people coming from downtown Omaha have to cross state lines into Iowa and circle back to get to the airport. Eppley manages three separate terminals and hosts most of the major airlines.

Shopping

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Omaha is a big city, so the shopping opportunities are vast. The city offers malls, outlet stores and quaint streets full of boutiques and art galleries. Westroads Mall, located just off Interstate 680, is the largest shopping venue. Westroads caters to restaurants and typical “mall” businesses such as Old Navy and JcPenney. There is a movie theater inside the structure, as well.

Shadow Lake Towne Center in the South of Metro region of Omaha is an outdoor mall that features both mainstream shopping sites like Bed, Bath and Beyond and boutique stores such as Charming Charlie. Omaha’s Old Market is a major retail space located Downtown. The Old Market offers warehouses converted into trendy restaurants, shops and art galleries.

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