Packard House offers classic apartment living in a central location just south of downtown Lincoln. You'll be within walking distance of the State Capitol, the Haymarket, UNL’s City Campus, and neighborhood parks. Inside, enjoy loft-style layouts, skylights in select homes, and laundry facilities.

Yes! Residents have access to an online portal and app that includes services such as paying rent and submitting maintenance requests.

Our community offers a variety of floor plans to suit your needs:

• Studio apartments: 406 sq. ft.
• One-bedroom apartments: 600-630 sq. ft.
• Two-bedroom apartments: 847-950 sq. ft.
• Three-bedroom apartments: 1,333 sq. ft.

Explore current apartment availability and pricing on our Floor Plans page.

Yes, any apartment at Packard House can be furnished. Ask our team for details!

Our apartments do not include in-home laundry, but each floor has shared coin-operated laundry machines.

Yes, ultra high-speed fiber internet access is available in every apartment.

While our apartments are not smoke-free, smoking is not permitted in any common areas.

No, Packard House does not have an elevator, but ground-level apartments are available.

At Packard House, residents enjoy:

• Controlled-access building entries
• Coin-operated laundry on every floor
• Assigned, off-street parking
• Bike racks

Yes, assigned off-street parking is available for residents.

We welcome up to two cats per apartment. View more details under our Pet Policy on the Amenities page.

All leaseholders must maintain a liability insurance policy per our leasing agreement. Personal property coverage is not required but is recommended. We offer a master policy for those without third-party coverage on or before move-in day.

A detailed criminal background check will be performed on all applicant(s) 18 years and older to review for certain felony offenses with discharge dates within the last 7 years. Items include, but are not limited to; terroristic threats, property or personal safety related crimes, drug related crimes. All Registered Sex Offenders will automatically be denied. Anyone charged with arson (misdemeanor or felony) will be denied. Applicant’s criminal history will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may result in a denial.

View our Rental Application criteria in full.

Credit history and/or risk of applicant(s) will be assessed based on a credit report from our tenant screening provider, RentGrow.

View our Rental Application criteria in full.

Packard House is located at 1617 F Street in Lincoln, NE, just south of the State Capitol in the Near South neighborhood.

Packard House is in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. Most errands, dining, and entertainment can be accomplished on foot, especially with downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket just a few blocks away. Our area also scores high for biking, with easy routes to UNL and nearby parks.

Packard House is close to local favorites like Cultiva and Tico’s, just south downtown Lincoln. Russ’s Market is about 0.6 miles away — a short drive or walk depending on your day. We’re also only a few blocks from the Haymarket and downtown districts, where you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shopping See what else is nearby on our Neighborhood page.

Packard House is near UNL’s City Campus and within the Lincoln Public Schools District. Nearby schools include McPhee Elementary, Park Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

UNL’s City Campus is just over a mile away — a short walk, drive, or bike ride from our community.

Packard House is located just south of downtown, making it a short walk, drive, or bike ride to the Capitol, the Haymarket, and many downtown businesses.

If you're looking for more apartment options nearby, Packard House is just minutes from other CIP communities like 2twenty2 and Capitol View. Each offers its own unique style and features. Explore each of them on our Sister Communities page.