Omaha, Neb, March 9, 2021 – Omaha was recently named No. 2 on Forbes Advisors’ 2021 Best Cities for Renters list, where the Metro was second only to Plano, Texas. Neighboring Lincoln, Nebraska ranked No. 4.
“The pandemic has shown us that having a good amount of living space is essential. Especially for those working from home, space for a home office is important,” said Amy Danise, chief insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor “That’s why we put emphasis on apartment qualities in our rankings. This includes amenities like pools and in-unit washers and dryers that are more than conveniences—they can make life more enjoyable.”
Omaha ranked high in a host of amenities, including both quality of apartments with amenities and quality of life.
“Finding a good apartment means evaluating the inside and outside, and that’s what we did in our rankings. We scored the insides: good space, quality kitchens, in-unit washers and dryers. And we measured outside qualities: parks, weather and crime. When you add a good rental price in, you’ve found the best cities,” Danise said.
Top 5 Cities (among 100 US cities):
- Plano, Texas
Avg. monthly rent for 2BR: $1,558
Avg. size of 2BR: 1,087 sq. feet
% population within 10-minute walk to a park: 75%
Biggest weather/natural disaster risks: Heatwaves, tornadoes
City slogan: City of Excellence
- Omaha, Nebraska
Avg. monthly rent for 2BR: $1,084
Avg. size of 2BR: 1,086 sq. feet
% population within 10-minute walk to a park: 81%
Biggest weather/natural disaster risks: Heatwaves, tornadoes, winter storms
City slogan: We Don’t Coast
- Raleigh, North Carolina
Avg. monthly rent for 2BR: $1,273
Avg. size of 2BR: 1,066 sq. feet
% population within 10-minute walk to a park: 58%
Biggest weather/natural disaster risks: Heatwaves, hurricanes
City slogan: City of Oaks
- Lincoln, Nebraska
Avg. monthly rent for 2BR: $981
Avg. size of 2BR: 1,044 sq. feet
% population within 10-minute walk to a park: 92%
Biggest weather/natural disaster risks: Heatwaves, winter storms
City slogan: No official slogan, NYT once called it “steak capital of the world”
- Gilbert, Arizona
Avg. monthly rent for 2BR: $1,543
Avg. size of 2BR: 1,046 sq. feet
% population within 10-minute walk to a park: 31%
Biggest weather/natural disaster risks: Heatwaves, floods
City slogan: Gilbert – Clean, Safe, Vibrant
About Greater Omaha
Greater Omaha is a No. 1 ranked up-and-coming-tech hotspot, a “top 10 best place to live on a $60,000 salary” and was named America’s No. 2 Best Small City by Resonance Consultancy. Greater Omaha is home to more than 30 communities and nearly 1 million people.
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