Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Omaha, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Omaha, NE rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,245/month. Renters today are paying about the same as last year, with a negligible $1 difference on average per month.
Compared to national trends
Omaha sits 36.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 557 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Omaha run around $922/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,009/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,844/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Central Park rents fell 58.2% year over year to $950/month, Bent Creek dropped 58.1% to $1,340/month, and Candlewood declined 56.4% to $1,200/month. These local declines contrast with the modest citywide rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Omaha
$1,245/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Omaha is $1,245 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Omaha
557
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Omaha rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Omaha, NE
Average rent prices in Omaha 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
Omaha, NE
Rent prices in Omaha vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Omaha is $1,141, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Omaha run $1,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,392.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $922 | 3% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,009 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,844 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $1,395 | |
Downtown Omaha | $1,250 | |
Gifford Park | $845 | |
Leavenworth | $1,195 | |
Little Italy | $1,015 | |
Maple Village | $1,179 | |
Nebraska Medical Center | $1,325 | |
North Downtown | $1,425 | |
Park East | $1,245 | |
Roanoke | $1,592 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,141 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,009
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,844
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Blackstone
Average rent
$1,395
Park East
Average rent
$1,245
Leavenworth
Average rent
$1,195
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,015
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,425
Downtown Omaha
Average rent
$1,250
Maple Village
Average rent
$1,179
Roanoke
Average rent
$1,592
Nebraska Medical Center
Average rent
$1,325
Gifford Park
Average rent
$845
Apartments
Average rent
$1,141
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
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
36%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Omaha, NE is 2% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,537
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14%$1,452
160%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 | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Omaha, NE
1d ago
5701 Northwest Radial Highway, Omaha, NE 68104
Studio
1 bath
$300–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2344 N 92nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68134
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$708–$1,648
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2717 N 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68134
1–2 beds
1 bath
$745–$895
Apartment for rent
4h ago
3483 Larimore Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$946
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h 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
4h ago
Long School house for rent in Omaha
Studio
0 baths
$4,354
House for rent
Available Mar 26
3d ago
2614 N 124th Cir, Omaha, NE 68164
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available May 15
4d ago
Verified
7349 Grant St, Omaha, NE 68134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$938–$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,870
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4647 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
201 N 46th St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
320 N 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio
1 bath
$765–$829
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
21h ago
Verified
2510 N 109th Plz, Omaha, NE 68164
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,615
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
16895 Oakmont Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5380 S 156th St, Omaha, NE 68135
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,680
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
320 N 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio
1 bath
$765–$829
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,870
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
201 N 46th St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
13302 Larimore Ave, Omaha, NE 68164
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$2,185
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 $1,245 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Omaha?
Average rent prices in Omaha have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Omaha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Omaha is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Omaha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha are Gifford Park ($845/mo), Little Italy ($1,015/mo), and Maple Village ($1,179/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?
Omaha's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Nebraska's largest city, where 1-bedroom apartments make up 40% of available inventory and 2-bedroom units represent 33% of the rental market.
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).