Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Omaha, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Omaha, NE rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying about $2 less per month on average than last year, with a modest month-over-month decline of 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Omaha sits 35.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 647 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Omaha rent for $925/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,002/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,390/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent.
Neighborhood spotlight
Military Avenue rents have fallen by 56.9% year over year to $775/month. This steep decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide rent trend in Omaha, NE.
Median rent
Median rent in Omaha
$1,250/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Omaha is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Omaha
647
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Omaha rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Omaha, NE
Average rent prices in Omaha have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Omaha, NE
Rent prices in Omaha vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Omaha is $1,162, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Omaha run $1,009 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,385.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,002 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,390 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $1,385 | |
Downtown Omaha | $1,167 | |
Gifford Park | $835 | |
Keystone | $850 | |
Leavenworth | $1,230 | |
Little Italy | $1,017 | |
Nebraska Medical Center | $1,307 | |
North Downtown | $1,270 | |
Park East | $1,250 | |
Roanoke | $1,529 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,162 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,002
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Park East
Average rent
$1,250
Blackstone
Average rent
$1,385
Leavenworth
Average rent
$1,230
Nebraska Medical Center
Average rent
$1,307
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,017
Downtown Omaha
Average rent
$1,167
Keystone
Average rent
$850
Roanoke
Average rent
$1,529
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,270
Gifford Park
Average rent
$835
Apartments
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Omaha and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Omaha
35%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Omaha, NE is equal to the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,245
20%$1,962
24%$1,132
17%$1,137
7%$1,095
14%$1,495
4%$1,256
2%$1,115
1%$1,495
7%$1,275
3%$1,145
5%$2,050
22%Cost of living in Omaha, 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 | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Omaha, NE
3d ago
5701 Northwest Radial Highway, Omaha, NE 68104
Studio
1 bath
$300–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1410 N 45th St, Omaha, NE 68132
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4918 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1330 S 30th Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Westside house for rent in Omaha
4 beds
5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
6h ago
1365 S 101st St, Omaha, NE 68124
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$5,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Aksarben - Elmwood Park apartment for rent in Omaha
1330 S 70th St, Omaha, NE 68106
1 bed
0 baths
$4,410
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bay Shores house for rent in Omaha
16767 J Cir, Omaha, NE 68135
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
$4,002
Price drop
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
16251 Sandstone Plz, Omaha, NE 68116
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,100–$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7349 Grant St, Omaha, NE 68134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$997–$1,965
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 N 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio
1 bath
$755–$829
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
7m ago
Verified
17010 Hawthorne Plz, Omaha, NE 68118
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$1,502
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
17801 Cypress Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$1,855
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
16895 Oakmont Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,580
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
16251 Sandstone Plz, Omaha, NE 68116
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,100–$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,795
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Verified
5380 S 156th St, Omaha, NE 68135
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,670
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Omaha, NE
Quick answers to common questions about the Omaha rental market.
How much is rent in Omaha?
The average rent in Omaha is $1,250 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Omaha?
Average rent prices in Omaha have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Omaha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Omaha is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Omaha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha are Gifford Park ($835/mo), Keystone ($850/mo), and Little Italy ($1,017/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Omaha?
To comfortably afford rent in Omaha, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Omaha?
January offers the lowest rents in Omaha while August sees peak pricing, with about a 5.5% difference between seasons. November and December are the least competitive months for apartment hunting.
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).