West A

Lincoln, NE

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West A - Lincoln, NE

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Park-like appeal in a quiet community-driven locale

Suburban Park-Like Community Diverse

Located five miles west of Downtown Lincoln, West A consists mainly of residential streets and the occasional business. There’s a variety of apartments and single-family homes for rent here. For a traditional small-town feel, look for housing rentals near Roper Elementary School in the southwest part of West A. If you prefer a view of Nebraska's wide-open spaces, check out homes near SW 40th Street.

Become a part of West A, a cozy neighborhood on the outskirts of Lincoln. The West A Neighborhood Association hosts a variety of annual events and keeps residents in communication, creating an open, welcoming feeling for all who live here. Seacrest Park attracts active residents, thanks to its biking trail and tennis courts, while the Willard Community Center hosts year-round programs and classes for locals of all ages.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West A is $955 for one bedroom, $1,087 for two bedrooms, and $1,325 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West A has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 707 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $955/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 976 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,087/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,251 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,325/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

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

  • Pioneers Park Nature Center
  • Lincoln Children's Museum
  • Lincoln Children's Zoo
  • University of Nebraska State Museum
  • Mueller Planetarium

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.