Frequently Asked Questions

The Helen brings together stylish design, modern convenience, and a prime Omaha location. Just minutes from UNMC, Creighton, Blackstone, Midtown, and downtown Omaha, we’re an ideal spot for students, professionals, and anyone wanting walkable access to Omaha’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Apartments feature high-end finishes, large layouts, and in-home laundry — all in a smoke-free community with controlled access entries and onsite parking.

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

Our community offers spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments:

• One-bedroom apartments: 840-880 sq. ft.
• Two-bedroom apartments: 1,050-1,090 sq. ft.

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

Yes, any apartment at The Helen can be furnished. Reach out to our leasing team for details and options.

Yes, all apartments at The Helen include a washer and dryer.

Yes, The Helen is a 100% smoke-free community.

Yes, our building includes an elevator for easy access to each floor.

Residents enjoy modern conveniences and thoughtful details, including:

• In-home laundry
• Controlled-access entries with key fob system
• Elevator
• On-site parking
• Bicycle storage room
• Storm shelter
• 24-hour emergency maintenance
• Pre-installed Wi-Fi with one month free service from Cox

Explore more features on our Amenities page.

Yes, The Helen offers an onsite parking lot for residents with a valid parking pass.

Yes, we welcome both cats and dogs! Up to two pets per apartment are allowed, and there are no weight or age limits. View our full policy on our Pet Policy 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.

The Helen is located at 617 S. 31st Street in Omaha, just blocks from Midtown Crossing, Blackstone, UNMC, and Creighton University.

You’ll have easy access to nearby favorites like The Mill Coffee, Coneflower Creamery, Nite Owl, and Stirnella. You're also a short walk from Blackstone’s exciting bar and restaurant scene. Explore our other options on our Neighborhood page.

You’ll be near both Turner Park and Dewey Park—Turner hosts events and outdoor activities, while Dewey features tennis courts, handball courts, a dog park, and open space. Omaha’s extensive trail system runs through the area, offering great options for walking, running, or biking across the city.

We're minutes from UNMC, Creighton University, Clarkson College, and UNO. Plus, students and employees of these schools receive $250 off their first full month of rent!

For families with younger students, The Helen is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, with nearby schools including Jackson Elementary, Norris Middle School, and Central High School.

The Helen is less than a mile from UNMC, about a 3-minute drive or a short walk/bike ride.

If you’re looking for other options in Omaha, other CIP Communities apartments in the Midtown/Blackstone area include The Conrad and Midtown Crossing Apartments. See these communities on a map on our Sister Communities page.