Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lincoln, NE rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,109/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lincoln sits 42.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value with 396 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Lincoln run around $730/month, 1-bedrooms around $825/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,109/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Apartments make up 72.1% of rentals, while houses rent for a median of $1,950/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
North Bottoms rents fell 52.9% year over year to $845/month across 27 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.2% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$1,109/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,109 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $821 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
396
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $730 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,109 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,102 | |
Clinton | $1,450 | |
Downtown Lincoln | $950 | |
Everett | $747 | |
Hartley | $1,025 | |
Hawley | $850 | |
Highlands | $1,325 | |
Near South | $750 | |
University Place | $972 | |
West A | $1,377 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,049 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $562 | 31% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$730
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,109
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Near South
Average rent
$750
Downtown Lincoln
Average rent
$950
Everett
Average rent
$747
University Place
Average rent
$972
West A
Average rent
$1,377
Hawley
Average rent
$850
Hartley
Average rent
$1,025
Belmont
Average rent
$1,102
Highlands
Average rent
$1,325
Clinton
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$562
Last 30 days
31%
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
43%lower than the national median
36%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
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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
5d+ 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
$699
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Everett apartment for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
1 bath
$699
Apartment for rent
1d ago
936 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1301 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,350–$4,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands house for rent in Lincoln
158 W Lombard Dr #NA, Lincoln, NE 68521
4 beds
3 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Jul 6
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
3h ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$971–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,649
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$971–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,649
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535–$1,550
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1111 1111 47th Street SE, Lincoln, WA 98203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
225 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
1 bed
1 bath
$726
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
1170 Sw 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68522
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$971–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8801 Mohave Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,649
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 $1,109 per month as of July 25, 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 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $821 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lincoln?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Everett ($747/mo), Near South ($750/mo), and Hawley ($850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?
To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lincoln?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lincoln average around $910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,160/month.
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).