Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Blair, NE

Median rent

Median rent in Blair

$1,179/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blair is $1,179 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $770 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blair

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blair rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Blair, NE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Blair, NE

Average rent prices in Blair have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Blair, NE

Rent prices in Blair vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blair is $1,025, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Blair run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,155

1%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,695

3%

51%

3 bedroom

$2,031

10%

235%

4 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

51%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,031

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

235%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blair, NE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Blair, NE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Blair and Creston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blair

Median rent price$1,179
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blair, NE is 39% higher than the median rent in Creston, IA.

Discover rentals in Blair, NE

Blair Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Blair Crossing Apartments

2300 Honey B Lane, Blair, NE 68008

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,925

Apartment for rent

Dana Village - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Dana Village

2876 Angels Share Drive, Blair, NE 68008

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

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Frequently asked questions for Blair, NE

Quick answers to common questions about the Blair rental market.

How much is rent in Blair?

The average rent in Blair is $1,179 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blair?

Average rent prices in Blair have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Blair rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blair is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blair?

To comfortably afford rent in Blair, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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