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How to Find an Apartment in Lincoln, Nebraska

As the capital of the Cornhusker State, Lincoln is a city of Midwestern charm, culture and history. Lincoln is home to the University of Nebraska, nationally renowned for college football. It's a growing city with a population of working professionals, students, senior citizens and families. Lincoln has many attractive neighborhoods that offer apartment hunters a variety of communities from which to choose. Finding the ideal apartment in Lincoln means tapping a few resources and taking time to explore the city.

Instructions

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  Estimate how much you want to spend on rent. Determine your space requirements, the type of apartment you'd like and what part of Lincoln you prefer to live in. Consider your place of work, length of commute and availability of public transportation. Identify amenities that are important to you such as parks, trails, restaurants, shopping or schools.
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  Visit Lincoln and tour the neighborhoods. Consider exploring areas of Lincoln by riding Star Tran. The public transit system offers 16 service lines throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. View information about prices, routes and schedules online at http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/pworks/startran/routemap/ or call Star Tran at (402) 476-1234, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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  Learn more about Lincoln's neighborhoods on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln Neighborhoods website at http://lancaster.unl.edu/community/neighbors.shtml. It features written descriptions, photos, newsletters and contact information for 13 of Lincoln's neighborhood associations. The University of Nebraska--Lincoln Extension telephone number is 402-441-7180
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  Take a closer look at what Lincoln's neighborhoods have to offer. If you are a student, consider apartments in the East Campus area near the University of Nebraska. The Near South neighborhood features century-old historic homes of Lincoln. Outdoor enthusiasts might enjoy the Sunken Gardens, botanical gardens or Children's Zoo in the Antelope Park neighborhood. Choose neighborhoods that match your criteria to narrow your apartment search.
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  Buy a copy of the daily newspaper The Lincoln Journal Star and search the classified section for apartment rentals. You can also conveniently browse the Lincoln Journal Star website for apartments. Note properties of interest and add them to your must-see list.
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  Browse the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, DailyNebraskan.com student newspaper website where you can find roommates, houses and apartments for rent.
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  Search online apartment sites like rent.com or other classified websites like Craigslist Lincoln. Call prospective landlords and add potential properties to your apartment list.
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  Combine the lists of apartments that meet your criteria. Call the landlords and schedule appointments to view your top choices. See all available properties before deciding which apartment is going to be your new home.