Academy Lincoln, lincoln-ne

Do not live at Academy Lincoln. Throughout our two years we had constant issues and very few actual fixes. Our wifi went out about 3 times a month, completely randomly, and for hours to days at a time. When asked about this, the answers came condescending and vague. They'll probably say that with their new provider this will be fixed for next year, but I have heard that one before so I'd be wary. Next, the dishwashers are as cheap as everything else supplied by the apartment. Dishes do not get cleaned or dried, and good luck washing them in the sink because the water pressure is abhorrent. That goes for both the sinks and the shower too. The AC/heat was also constantly plagued with issues, commonly leading it to be 80+ degrees in our apartment (once again, cheap). As we experienced all of these issues, Academy constantly begged for our understanding, but none of that courtesy was returned upon move out. Unless you hire your own cleaning crew and find the perfect paint match, expect to be paying hundreds of dollars for cleaning and wall fixes, no matter how much effort was put into it. Also the 5 star reviews are all for tours, not from actual residents, which is laughable.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. It's an overpriced apartment that is not worth it in the slightest. The whole place feels very cheap, dings everywhere, paint on the floor, and dirty hallways. Our Internet went out almost weekly. The parking is overpriced. Upon moving out all of my roommates and I were charged $150+ for a chair that was in perfect condition that they said needed replacing. Utilities are not included as well which bloats the already expensive rent. My bathtub was permanently dirty when I moved in and there is no cleaning service offered to remediate. Please do not spend your money here I beg you, they will gouge you at every opportunity. Also there must be a discount people receive when they sign if they take a tour because the only good reviews talk about the tour guides and staff, so either the reviews are coming from people who work here or are paid to leave a good review.

Yeah, don’t live here. Everything you’ve heard about college living places being corrupt is exemplified by this place. Our unit was consistently over 90 degrees during the winter since they shut off AC as soon as possible during the year. Despite reasonable requests for a window AC or another solution, we were shot down consistently and told to open our windows and fans (which we had already done/told them about and surprise, didn’t work). This place will nickel and dime your charges on move out too. Accidentally leave a single Clorox wipe level cleaning job and get charged for a deep clean as if you left trash everywhere. They installed the oven too close to the wall causing it to scrap the wall? Charge the tenant even though we reported it. They quite literally will charge you for each nail hole (which is illegal by the way) as seen on their move out charge sheet. Don’t get swayed by their “amenities” - they’re always broken and despite their best efforts, a $15 gift card giveaway is not worth the cost of a unit that is crawling with issues (quite literally, we had roaches at the beginning of our tenancy).

True Home Away From Home When I first moved to Academy Lincoln, I thought its best feature was the 5-minute walk to UNL. But soon I discovered its real strength— the people. The management and team make you feel valued, heard, and supported. They’re flexible, kind, and always ready to help. They don’t just answer questions— they listen with empathy and understanding always seeking ways to accommodate whatever needs their residents have. Special kudos to the maintenance crew— more than once, they turned my bad day into a good one. Academy Lincoln didn’t just give me a place to stay— it gave me a place to feel welcome, to feel valued, to feel at home. Definitely recommend!

I’ve had a great experience living at this apartment complex. The staff has been friendly, helpful, and professional throughout my time here. They are responsive to questions and requests, and it’s clear that they care about creating a positive experience for residents. The service has been reliable, and the team goes above and beyond to make the community feel welcoming. I would recommend this apartment complex to anyone looking for a place with great staff and excellent resident support.