Student Housing in Omaha
Omaha's vibrant student housing market offers the perfect blend of academic convenience and urban energy. With 36 housing options strategically positioned near five major universities—including Creighton, UNO, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center—you're never far from campus. The area pulses with genuine college-town atmosphere where students from different institutions naturally converge, creating a dynamic, inclusive community. Downtown and Old Market neighborhoods feature trendy restaurants, craft breweries, and late-night coffee shops that cater to student budgets and schedules. The nightlife scene offers everything from casual hangouts to lively bars perfect for unwinding after exams. Public transportation is accessible and affordable, making it easy to navigate between housing, classes, and entertainment without a car. The housing landscape caters specifically to student needs—from shared apartments offering built-in social networks to modern complexes with study lounges and fitness facilities. Rent remains reasonable compared to other college towns, leaving more money for experiences and essentials. Whether you're seeking a quiet study environment or the excitement of living among peers, Omaha's student housing options deliver both affordability and community, making your college years unforgettable.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Properties
- 24 listed
- Total Beds
- 0
What to Know About Omaha
Key highlights for students considering Omaha
36 student housing options near campus offer variety and choice
Five universities in the area create a vibrant student community
Multiple campuses mean diverse dining options across neighborhoods
Central location provides easy access between all local universities
Omaha's affordable cost of living stretches student budgets further
Student Life in Omaha
# Student Life in Omaha, Nebraska Omaha offers an ideal blend of urban amenities and affordability for students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Clarkson College, UNMC, or MCC Area. The city's vibrant downtown, cultural institutions, and welcoming community make it increasingly popular among college-bound individuals. Student-friendly neighborhoods cluster around campus areas, with Benson and the Old Market offering walkable streets, affordable apartments, and proximity to classes. The Dundee district attracts creative students with trendy cafes and boutique shops, while areas near UNO provide budget-conscious housing options. The job market is particularly strong for students. The healthcare sector—driven by UNMC and Clarkson College—offers part-time positions, while retail, hospitality, and technology companies throughout Omaha provide flexible employment. Many students find work at local startups downtown. Entertainment thrives year-round. The Old Market hosts weekend farmers' markets, while the Omaha Community Playhouse and Joslyn Art Museum offer cultural experiences. College sports, especially Creighton basketball, energize the community. Local breweries, music venues, and restaurants cater to student budgets. Compared to other college towns, Omaha boasts remarkable affordability. Rent, dining, and entertainment costs run significantly below national averages, allowing students to live comfortably on modest budgets. Omaha's unique character shines through annual events like the Omaha Jazz Festival and College World Series. The city celebrates its Midwestern hospitality and growing tech scene, creating an encouraging environment where students genuinely feel at home.
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Student Housing in Omaha
Muse Omaha
Muse Omaha is a 371-unit apartment community located at 1005 N 20th St, just 0.4 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2019, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, controlled access, air conditioning, balcony patios, and a fire pit. 24/7 maintenance service is available to residents.
Nichol Flats
Nichol Flats is a 68-unit apartment community built in 2016, located at 1015 N 16th St in Omaha, just 0.6 miles from Creighton University. The property features a full kitchen with dishwasher, fitness center, 24/7 maintenance, controlled access, and amenities including air conditioning, elevator access, bike storage, and in-unit features like balcony patios and ceiling fans.
The Rochester
The Rochester is a 75-unit apartment community located at 1015 N 14th St in Omaha, approximately 0.8 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2015, the property offers units equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Amenities include a fitness center, community lounge, business center, bike storage, BBQ grill, elevator access, and 24/7 maintenance.
The Highline Apartments
The Highline Apartments is a 306-unit community located at 2223 Dodge St in Omaha, just 0.4 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1950, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, a basketball court, bike storage, a clubhouse, and various community spaces. Units feature balcony patios, dishwashers, and carpet flooring.
Midtown Crossing Apartments
Midtown Crossing Apartments is a 196-unit apartment community built in 2010, located at 233 S 33rd St in Omaha, approximately 0.8 miles from Creighton University. The property features amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, air conditioning, dishwashers, elevators, a dog park, and a convenience store on-site. Units include balcony patios, cable TV, carpet, and double vanities.
Capitol District Apartments
Capitol District Apartments is a 218-unit apartment community located at 225 N 12th St in Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 0.9 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2017, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, game room, bike storage, and units equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, air conditioning, and balcony patios. 24/7 maintenance and an elevator are available to residents.
Tip Top Apartments
Tip Top Apartments is a 105-unit apartment community located at 1524 Cuming St in Omaha, NE, approximately 0.6 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1916, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, fitness center, clubhouse, controlled access, full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, bike storage, and cable TV.
SPACES
SPACES is a 154-unit apartment community built in 2014, located at 501 Park Ave in Omaha, approximately 0.8 miles from Creighton University. The property features amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, a basketball court, bike storage, business center, clubhouse, coffee bar, and controlled access.
St. John Paul II Newman Center
St. John Paul II Newman Center is a 48-unit student housing property built in 2016, located at 1221 S 71st St in Omaha, approximately 4 miles from Creighton University. The fully furnished units include full kitchens, dishwashers, double vanities, and individual leases. Community amenities feature a game room, community lounge, conference room, courtyard, BBQ grill, controlled access, elevator access, high-speed internet, heating, and air conditioning.
The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is a 127-unit apartment community located at 900 Farnam St in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.1 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1906, the property offers fully furnished units with amenities including a fitness center, 24/7 maintenance, controlled access, and full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals. Additional features include air conditioning, bike storage, cable TV, and an elevator.
The Conrad
The Conrad is a 153-unit apartment community built in 2017, located at 3601 Jones St in Omaha, approximately 1.3 miles from Creighton University. The property features amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, balcony patios, a clubhouse, community lounge, controlled access, and in-unit appliances such as dishwashers and double vanities. Additional amenities include bike storage, BBQ grill, cable TV, ceiling fans, carpet flooring, courtyard space, and elevator access.
Brickline at the Mercantile
Brickline at the Mercantile is a 379-unit apartment community located at 901 Farnam St in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.2 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2023, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, dishwashers, bike storage, a business center, clubhouse, and controlled access.
Skinner Macaroni Lofts
Skinner Macaroni Lofts is a 74-unit apartment community located at 1323 Jackson St in Omaha, approximately 1.0 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1914, the property features amenities including a fitness center, full kitchens with granite countertops, air conditioning, gated security, and 24/7 maintenance. Units include balcony patios, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and cable TV.
The Traveler Apartments
The Traveler Apartments is a 125-unit apartment community located at 4400 Douglas St in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.7 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2020, the property offers fully furnished units with full kitchens, hardwood floors, and balcony patios. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, game room, community lounge, bike storage, and controlled access.
Saunders School Apartments
Saunders School Apartments is a 23-unit apartment community located at 415 N 41st Ave in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.4 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1899, the property features full kitchens, air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Additional amenities include controlled access entry, wheelchair accessibility, and proximity to public transit.
Brickline at the Mercantile
Brickline at the Mercantile is a 379-unit apartment community located at 901 Farnam St in Omaha, completed in 2023, approximately 1.2 miles from Creighton University. The property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, balconies, bike storage, a business center, clubhouse, and controlled access. Units feature dishwashers and ceiling fans, with community spaces including a courtyard, conference room, and convenience store.
Dewey Park Apartments
Dewey Park Apartments is a 55-unit apartment community built in 2023 located at 3306 Jones St in Omaha, approximately 1.1 miles from Creighton University. The community features amenities including 24/7 maintenance, controlled access with a doorman concierge, full kitchens with granite countertops and dishwashers, high-speed internet, and outdoor spaces including balcony patios and a courtyard with BBQ grill.
Urban Village Development
Urban Village Development is a 140-unit apartment community located at 720 S 30th Ave in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.0 mile from Creighton University. Built in 2017, the property offers amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, controlled access, air conditioning, dishwashers, balcony patios, bike storage, and a dog park. Additional features include 24/7 maintenance, cable TV, a conference room, courtyard, BBQ grill, and elevator access.
Juniper Gardens
Juniper Gardens is an apartment community located at 2303 Benson Gardens Blvd in Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 2.0 miles from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The 174-unit community, built in 1971, offers amenities including full kitchens, balcony patios, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, gated access, 24/7 maintenance, and online payment options. The property is smoke-free, near public transit, and provides individual storage units.
Williamsburg Apartments
Williamsburg Apartments is a 69-unit community located at 1938 S 38th Ave in Omaha, NE, approximately 2.1 miles from Creighton University. Built in 1950, the property offers amenities including a full kitchen, hardwood floors, carpet, BBQ grill, courtyard, patio deck, and is designated smoke-free with nearby transit access.
Loveland by Broadmoor
Loveland by Broadmoor is a 72-unit apartment community located at 7515 Howard St in Omaha, approximately 1.2 miles from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Built in 1995, the community offers fully furnished units with in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens, and amenities including a fitness center, high-speed internet, and 24/7 maintenance. All units feature air conditioning, heating, cable TV, controlled access, and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, garbage disposals, microwaves, and ice makers.
The Duke Omaha
The Duke Omaha is a 283-unit apartment community located at 201 N 46th St in Omaha, NE, approximately 1.8 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2018, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, air conditioning, balconies, bike storage, business center, clubhouse, and controlled access.
bos Apartments
bos Apartments is a 158-unit apartment community located at 1011 S Saddle Creek Rd in Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 2.3 miles from Creighton University. Built in 2019, the property offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, fitness center, high-speed internet, granite countertops, walk-in closets, and 24/7 maintenance. Additional features include a community lounge, conference room, courtyard, balcony patios, and package lockers.
Blackstone Corner
Blackstone Corner is a 112-unit apartment community built in 2019 located at 3618 Farnam St in Omaha, approximately 1.1 miles from Creighton University. The property features air conditioning, in-unit dishwashers, balcony patios, and a fitness center. Amenities include a business center, community lounge, bike storage, dog wash, EV charging stations, and a courtyard with BBQ grill.
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