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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Urban living
  • Covered garage parking
  • Convenient location
  • Shared laundry facilities
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Pet-friendly

Location

2020 S Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
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Management

Red Prairie Management, LLC

Leasing office

(531) 710-4718

Property Overview

Homestead Apartments offers a strong mix of convenience and comfort, with an 8/10 overall rating, competitive value, and standout scores for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It is noted for urban living, covered garage parking, hardwood floors, shared laundry, and a pet-friendly setting, while also being a good fit for work from home thanks to fast internet, natural light, and a quiet environment.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Homestead Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Homestead Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath650 sqft$850 /mo3 units availableBeautifully renovated one-bedroom unit located in a desirable and convenient neighborhood! This bright and inviting apartment features lots of natural light and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy the convenience of covered garage parking and a great location close to the zoo and nearby amenities. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautifully updated apartment your new home!

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Amenities for Homestead Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorNew Windows

Appliances

HoodMicrowave
New AppliancesRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryShared Laundry in Building

Grounds

Lots of Green Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

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About Homestead Apartments

HomeApartments in Lincoln Homestead Apartments

Welcome to Homestead Apartments and Townhomes, your new home in the heart of Lincoln, NE! Our community is pet-friendly, so your furry friends are always welcome. We are conveniently located near Holmes Lake, offering you a perfect blend of urban living and natural beauty. Our apartments are Allo Internet ready, ensuring you stay connected with the world at your own pace. Plus, with shared laundry facilities in the building, you can take care of your laundry needs without stepping out of your comfort zone. Experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and charm at Homestead Apartments and Townhomes. Make your move today!


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Homestead Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Homestead Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Homestead Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Homestead Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Homestead Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Homestead Apartments 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.
Homestead Apartments 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 Homestead Apartments 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.

Homestead Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile

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 Homestead Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.9 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Lincoln

1-bedroom apartments at Homestead Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Lincoln
A table of studio rental data trends in Lincoln
MonthMedian Rent
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
August 2026$708
September 2026$680
October 2026$700

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Homestead Apartments

Holmes Elementary School

5230 sumner st

lincoln, NE, 68506

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

Wysong Elementary School

7901 blanchard blvd

lincoln, NE, 68516

PK, K-5Public
A-

Educare of Lincoln

3435 north 14th st

lincoln, NE, 68521

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Lincoln near 2020 S Cotner Blvd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
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 2020 S Cotner Blvd, Lincoln

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of 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

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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