Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,095. This is -44%, or $854, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,095. This is -44%, or $854, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lincoln, NE is $995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,049. Houses for rent in Lincoln, NE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,885.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,109 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,399 | 1% | 6% | |
Studio | $745 | 1% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,209 | |
Clinton | $1,349 | |
Downtown Lincoln | $995 | |
East Campus | $995 | |
Everett | $750 | |
Hartley | $1,060 | |
Hawley | $925 | |
Near South | $829 | |
University Place | $1,000 | |
West A | $975 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,099 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,885 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,109
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Near South
Average rent
$829
Downtown Lincoln
Average rent
$995
Everett
Average rent
$750
University Place
Average rent
$1,000
Hawley
Average rent
$925
Hartley
Average rent
$1,060
West A
Average rent
$975
East Campus
Average rent
$995
Clinton
Average rent
$1,349
Belmont
Average rent
$1,209
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, 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.
Median rent prices in Lincoln, NE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, NE.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, NE is 9% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
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The overall cost of living in Lincoln, NE is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% higher |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 5% higher |
Housing | 22% lower |
Transportation | No difference |
Utilities | 8% lower |
1h ago
700 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2742 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
2 beds
1 bath
$745–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
2d ago
926 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Everett apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$759
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
1h ago
1820 F St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
3d ago
4032 N 56th St #A, Lincoln, NE 68504
4 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,484–$1,784
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,349
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,649
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 S 18th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4001 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68503
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2201 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1309 W Plum St #73, Lincoln, NE 68522
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,349
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,484–$1,784
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1308 W Arlington Ave #34, Lincoln, NE 68522
3 beds
2 baths
$1,419
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
445 Honor Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
3d ago
2608 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68503
4 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,649
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,349
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1625/1635 E St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1501 Superior St, Lincoln, NE 68521
4 beds
4 baths
$1,775–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2201 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1308 W Arlington Ave #34, Lincoln, NE 68522
3 beds
2 baths
$1,419
House for rent
1h ago
1730 G St, Lincoln, NE 68508
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1820 F St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent