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Omaha, NE is Nebraska's largest city, a Missouri River town with a surprising amount going on and the home base of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNO sits on the midtown-west side, and its students scatter across some of Omaha's most characterful neighborhoods. Aksarben Village, a walkable mixed-use district by campus, draws students who want shops and events at the doorstep, while nearby Dundee and Benson offer vintage charm and local arts. Downtown's Old Market, with its brick streets and galleries, anchors the nightlife and civic festivals, and riverfront parks tie it all to the water. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium ranks among the country's best, and the College World Series brings the baseball world to town each summer.
The closest and most convenient pick, a modern mixed-use district beside UNO where you can walk to shops, green space, and events.
Just north, a beloved older neighborhood with tree-lined streets, vintage character, and a quick hop to campus, popular with students who want personality over polish.
Leans artsy and laid-back, with a creative-district vibe that draws students who like a lively scene.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Omaha.
UNO students get a real break: the Metro transit system offers free rides with a student ID, which makes living car-free workable around campus, Aksarben, and midtown. Metro's network, including the ORBT rapid line along Dodge Street, connects campus to downtown and the Old Market. For most students, the free Metro pass plus an occasional ride covers the daily routine. Check routes, since the city favors cars for longer trips.
Aksarben Village is walkable on its own, and Dundee and Benson have compact, strollable cores. Biking is decent in midtown and along the riverfront and Keystone trails. Omaha's streets generally favor cars for longer trips, so walking and biking work best within these pockets. The riverfront trails give cyclists a scenic, car-free stretch.
Omaha is a driving city at heart, and a car is genuinely useful if you live farther out or commute from west Omaha. Parking is easy across much of the city. Around campus and Aksarben you can often skip the car thanks to the free Metro pass. Confirm permit and parking rules with your complex or the university before move-in.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Apartments near UNO average around $1,450 a month citywide, though student-friendly units run lower: closer-in options often land in the $500-$900 range for older or smaller places, and neighborhoods like Benson and Dundee tend to cost 10-20% less than the priciest spots.
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