Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Omaha, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Omaha, NE rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,230/month. Renters today are paying $31 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Omaha sits 35.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has 720 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $899/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,290/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom counts in Omaha.
Neighborhood spotlight
Park West rents fell 58.6% year over year to $1,510/month across 10 rentals. Candlewood and Whispering Ridge also noted declines over 56%, indicating localized rent softening despite the broader market rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Omaha
$1,230/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Omaha is $1,230 per month as of November 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $670 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Omaha
720
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Omaha run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $899 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,290 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aksarben Elmwood Park | $1,750 | |
Blackstone | $1,485 | |
Downtown Omaha | $1,110 | |
Gifford Park | $895 | |
Keystone | $897 | |
Leavenworth | $1,200 | |
Little Italy | $1,065 | |
Nebraska Medical Center | $1,315 | |
Park East | $1,045 | |
Roanoke | $1,505 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,125 | 21% | 30% | |
Houses | $1,897 | No Change | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$899
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Blackstone
Average rent
$1,485
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,065
Park East
Average rent
$1,045
Leavenworth
Average rent
$1,200
Nebraska Medical Center
Average rent
$1,315
Keystone
Average rent
$897
Gifford Park
Average rent
$895
Roanoke
Average rent
$1,505
Downtown Omaha
Average rent
$1,110
Aksarben Elmwood Park
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last year
3%
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 1% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,240
2%$1,822
22%$1,148
15%$1,125
5%$1,295
18%$1,370
10%$1,225
1%$1,120
2%$1,380
9%$1,700
20%$1,210
4%$1,399
133%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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Omaha, NE
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Omaha
3106 S 69th Ave #2, Omaha, NE 68106
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Brown Park apartment for rent in Omaha
5826 S 14th St, Omaha, NE 68107
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
10808 Oakbrook Cir, Omaha, NE 68154
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
13407 Montclair Dr, Omaha, NE 68144
1–2 beds
1 bath
$732–$1,040
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Omaha
6605 S 135th St, Omaha, NE 68137
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
21h ago
1365 S 101st St, Omaha, NE 68124
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$5,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Omaha
17505 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68118
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Verified
1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,865
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3022 1/2 N 97th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$770–$1,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
16251 Sandstone Plz, Omaha, NE 68116
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,870–$2,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7349 Grant St, Omaha, NE 68134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,265
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
120 S 38th St, Omaha, NE 68131
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3010 S 202nd Ct, Omaha, NE 68130
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$997–$1,930
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
10905 N Mill Ct, Omaha, NE 68154
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$786–$1,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5380 S 156th St, Omaha, NE 68135
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$1,670
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3022 1/2 N 97th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$770–$1,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
16251 Sandstone Plz, Omaha, NE 68116
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,870–$2,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4647 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,230 per month as of November 7, 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 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Omaha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha are Gifford Park ($895/mo), Keystone ($897/mo), and Park East ($1,045/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Omaha?
To comfortably afford rent in Omaha, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/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).