Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Lincoln, NE

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,110. This is -42%, or $790, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,110

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

431

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,110. This is -42%, or $790, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
63%
16%
6%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Lincoln, NE

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln, NE have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Lincoln, NE

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lincoln, NE is $1,019. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE costs about $870 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,099. Houses for rent in Lincoln, NE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$883

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,127

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,320

2%

7%

Studio

$745

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$883

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,127

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,320

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lincoln, NE to other cities

Median rent prices in Lincoln, NE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, NE.

Lincoln

Median rent price$1,110
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,243
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, NE is 11% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.

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Cost of living in
Lincoln, NE

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

5% higher

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

No difference

Utilities

8% lower

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5005 Meredeth St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
8830 Bristlecone Drive, Lincoln, NE 68526, USA
4542 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
1024 South 5th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
1425 South 11th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502, US
159 Sante Fe Trl, Lincoln, NE 68521, USA
4800 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, USA
4801 Apple Hill Ln, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
1935 Battista Pl, Lincoln, NE 68521, USA
7777 Aero Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516, USA
5618 Huntington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507, USA
1684 Northwest 50th Street, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA
1308 W Arlington Ave, Lincoln, NE 68522, USA
4644 High St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
6730 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507, USA
926 West Belmont Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521, USA
1327 Lake Street, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
1610 Burr Street, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
3834 Baldwin Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
4620 Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA

Discover rentals in Lincoln, NE

2951 North 51st Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place condo for rent in Lincoln

2951 North 51st Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

1 bed

1 bath

$425

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

2535/2537 N 49th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8

Very good

2535/2537 N 49th Street

2535 North 49th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$675

Apartment for rent

1701 Burnham Street #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Indian Village apartment for rent in Lincoln

1701 Burnham Street #9, Lincoln, NE 68502

2 beds

1 bath

$699

$659

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

700 S 17 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

700 S 17

700 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

1310 A Street #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 9

2527 H Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Park apartment for rent in Lincoln

Apartment for rent

1310 A Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln

Apartment for rent

1833 Washington Street #06 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Near South apartment for rent in Lincoln

1833 Washington Street #06, Lincoln, NE 68502

2 beds

1 bath

$759

$699

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15