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Lincoln, NE is Nebraska's capital and second-biggest city, a college town wrapped around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the gold-domed State Capitol that towers over the skyline. UNL pumps tens of thousands of students into the city, and you'll find them everywhere from the revitalized Haymarket district to the older streets of the North Bottoms across the 10th Street bridge. Downtown and the Haymarket carry the nightlife, civic festivals, and a farmers market, while Near South and Near East offer leafy blocks and historic homes. Green space is generous, with the Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park, and a citywide trail network. Saturdays in fall belong to Husker football, when Memorial Stadium fills and the whole town turns red.
A revitalized warehouse district packed with lofts, nightlife, and an easy walk to City Campus, drawing students who want to be in the thick of it.
Just northwest of campus, a longtime student staple full of older houses and a relaxed walk-or-bike-to-class feel.
Spreads below downtown with historic homes and tree-lined streets, a calmer choice with quick bus access.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Lincoln.
UNL runs free campus shuttles between City Campus and East Campus, and StarTran, the city bus system, covers most student neighborhoods with student-friendly fares. The Haymarket, downtown, and the North Bottoms are all close to City Campus, so plenty of students commute easily. A car isn't essential near campus, but it helps if you live on the south or east edges. Check StarTran routes for your specific neighborhood.
Lincoln is flat, gridded, and easy to get around on foot. The Haymarket, downtown, and the North Bottoms are all walkable to City Campus, so plenty of students live close and commute on foot. Biking is genuinely good here: the city maintains an extensive trail network, including the Billy Wolff and Rock Island trails, and the flat terrain makes pedaling painless most of the year. The trails give cyclists a connected, car-free network.
A car isn't essential near campus, but it helps if you live on the south or east edges. Winters bring snow and wind, and game-day Saturdays snarl downtown traffic, so locals plan around them. Parking is generally manageable away from the busiest game-day zones. Confirm permit and parking rules with your complex or UNL before relying on a spot.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Apartments near UNL average around $1,282 a month citywide, but it varies a lot by area: Haymarket lofts can push toward $2,000, while a shared house in the North Bottoms often runs closer to $1,000 or less once you split it among roommates.
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