Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lincoln rent stands today
Lincoln, NE rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $3 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lincoln sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value with 412 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lincoln rent for about $675/month, 1-bedrooms around $820/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,115/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,125/month. Apartments make up 70.3% of the inventory, shaping the rental market's composition.
Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$1,150/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
412
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lincoln, NE
Average rent prices in Lincoln have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Lincoln, NE
Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,862. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 |  1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $820 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,115 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,224 | |
Clinton | $1,375 | |
Downtown Lincoln | $999 | |
East Campus | $1,150 | |
Everett | $745 | |
Hartley | $975 | |
Hawley | $962 | |
Near South | $775 | |
University Place | $950 | |
Woods Park | $795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,224 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,862 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$820
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Near South
Average rent
$775
Downtown Lincoln
Average rent
$999
Everett
Average rent
$745
University Place
Average rent
$950
Hawley
Average rent
$962
Belmont
Average rent
$1,224
Clinton
Average rent
$1,375
Hartley
Average rent
$975
Woods Park
Average rent
$795
East Campus
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,224
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
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.
How does rent in Lincoln, NE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lincoln and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lincoln
39%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, NE is 10% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,275
6%$1,200
40%$1,250
3%$950
27%$1,097
15%$1,390
13%$1,255
3%$1,229
2%$1,475
3%$1,144
8%$1,120
10%$1,250
Cost of living in Lincoln, NE
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Lincoln, NE
4d ago
700 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln
2444 E St #2, Lincoln, NE 68510
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
21h ago
1301 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,290–$4,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1524 Hilltop Rd, Lincoln, NE 68521
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Sep 16
1h ago
4032 N 56th St #A, Lincoln, NE 68504
4 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
2 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$1,649
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2800 Woods Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,197
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
2 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$1,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1812 Sw 12th St #40, Lincoln, NE 68522
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
2 beds
2 baths
$1,599–$1,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
225 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
1 bed
1 bath
$726
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5h ago
1501 Superior St, Lincoln, NE 68521
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$850–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, NE
Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lincoln?
Average rent prices in Lincoln have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lincoln is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lincoln?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Everett ($745/mo), Near South ($775/mo), and Woods Park ($795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?
To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lincoln?
May offers the lowest rents of the year in Lincoln, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand. Both months could result in better deals compared to peak season in August.
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).