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Highlights

  • Large living area
  • Off street parking
  • Extra storage space
  • Large closet area
  • Coin operated laundry

Location

1540 S 20th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA|Near South
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Management

Realty Works

Leasing office

(402) 483-1214

Property Overview

1540 South 20th Street is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. It offers a large living area, off-street parking, extra storage, a large closet area, and coin-operated laundry, and is noted for walkability, transit access, nearby parks, recycling or composting options, and a lively neighborhood with diverse age groups.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1540 South 20th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1540 South 20th Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath620 sqft$700 /mo1 unit availableThis 1 bed 1 bath apartment offers a large living area that can easily fit a living set. Large windows in the front of the apartment offer a ton of natural light that lights up the entire apartment. Off the living room you get a small area where you can fit a dining table to help separate the two areas. The kitchen has a good amount of storage and is completely blocked off from the rest of the apartment to help separate the living area and kitchen. The bedroom is great sized and offers large closet area. The bathroom is detached from the bedroom so that your guests don't have to walk through your private spaces. The building offers coin operated laundry in the basement area as well as extra storage space for each apartment that can be securely locked. Off street parking in the back of the building and secured entry doors makes this the perfect apartment! Note: Photos are of a similar unit Tenants responsible for: Electric No pets Renters insurance requited Call Realty Works now to set up your tour! 402-483-1214

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Amenities for 1540 South 20th Street

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Coin-op Washer and Dryer

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Yard

Services

Snow Removal
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1540 South 20th Street

HomeApartments in LincolnNear South 1540 South 20th Street

This 1 bed 1 bath apartment offers a large living area that can easily fit a living set. Large windows in the front of the apartment offer a ton of natural light that lights up the entire apartment. Off the living room you get a small area where you can fit a dining table to help separate the two areas. The kitchen has a good amount of storage and is completely blocked off from the rest of the apartment to help separate the living area and kitchen. The bedroom is great sized and offers large closet area. The bathroom is detached from the bedroom so that your guests don't have to walk through your private spaces. The building offers coin operated laundry in the basement area as well as extra storage space for each apartment that can be securely locked. Off street parking in the back of the building and secured entry doors makes this the perfect apartment! Note: Photos are of a similar unit Tenants responsible for: Electric No pets Renters insurance requited Call Realty Works now to set up your tour! 402-483-1214


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1540 South 20th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1540 South 20th Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1540 South 20th Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1540 South 20th Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1540 South 20th Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including coin-op washer and dryer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1540 South 20th Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1540 South 20th Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1540 South 20th Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1540 South 20th Street is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 17 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1540 South 20th Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Near South

1-bedroom apartments at 1540 South 20th Street cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Near South.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Near South
Lincoln
A table of studio rental data trends in Lincoln
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$718
July 2024$690
August 2024$726
September 2024$801
October 2024$799
November 2024$780
December 2024$894
January 2025$893
February 2025$906
March 2025$855
April 2025$730
May 2025$738
June 2025$739
July 2025$787
August 2025$736
September 2025$725
October 2025$719
November 2025$744
December 2025$742
January 2026$737
February 2026$732
March 2026$740
April 2026$764
May 2026$745
June 2026$730
A table of studio rental data trends in Near South
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$613
June 2025$725
July 2025$669
August 2025$638
January 2026$625
February 2026$599
March 2026$595

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$28,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $28,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $700.
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Schools near 1540 South 20th Street

Prescott Elementary School

1930 s 20th st

lincoln, NE, 68502

PK, K-5Public
B

Infant Toddler at Bryan Community School

300 south 48th st

lincoln, NE, 68510

PKPublic

Early Childhood Special Education - Homebased

300 south 48th st

lincoln, NE, 68510

PKPublic

Educare of Lincoln

3435 north 14th st

lincoln, NE, 68521

PKPublic

Wysong Elementary School

7901 blanchard blvd

lincoln, NE, 68516

PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Near South | Lincoln, NE

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lincoln near 1540 S 20th St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1540 S 20th St, Lincoln

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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