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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Assigned off-street parking

Location

5120 Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA|University Place
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Property Overview

5120 Leighton earns a strong Zumper rating, reflecting good value, solid amenities, and a convenient location. It features a prime location, a fully equipped kitchen, and assigned off-street parking, with nearby grocery, transit, and top-rated high school options adding everyday convenience. It is also noted for pet friendliness, supported by several nearby pet grooming services and pet supply stores.

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

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath502 sqftSchedule your showing today for 5120 Leighton Ave! This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment has 502 square feet of living space that has been newly updated. Immediately inside the front door is the living room, which opens up to the dining area and kitchen, which is equipped with a fridge, stove/oven, and dishwasher. Down the hall is a closet for additional storage, a bathroom, and a bedroom. For your convenience, there is assigned off-street parking available at the back of the building. 5120 Leighton Ave is just south of Wesleyan University. Its location makes navigating around town a breeze! Target and Super Saver are just down the road and HyVee or Walmart are only a short drive away. The proximity not only to multiple parks and trails but also to major roads and everything else you could need make this a prime location. Photos and videos are deemed accurate for the layout, but may not represent the exact condition. There may be differences in finishes, flooring, and/or appliances. We encourage you to schedule a professional showing prior to leasing. LEASE TERM:12 Months

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Rent trends in University Place

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
University Place
Lincoln
A table of studio rental data trends in Lincoln
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$728
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
July 2026$732
A table of studio rental data trends in University Place
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$975
December 2024$975

Schools near 5120 Leighton

Huntington Elementary School

2900 n 46th st

lincoln, NE, 68504

PK, K-5Public
C+

Early Childhood Special Education - Homebased

300 south 48th st

lincoln, NE, 68510

PKPublic

Infant Toddler at Bryan Community School

300 south 48th st

lincoln, NE, 68510

PKPublic

Educare of Lincoln

3435 north 14th st

lincoln, NE, 68521

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Wysong Elementary School

7901 blanchard blvd

lincoln, NE, 68516

PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

University Place | Lincoln, NE

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

Getting around Lincoln near 5120 Leighton Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 5120 Leighton Ave, Lincoln

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools 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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