Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Omaha, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Omaha rent stands today
Omaha, NE rent rose 2.9% year over year to a current median of $1,250/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent softened 1.2% month over month, reflecting some recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Omaha sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 593 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Omaha rent for $930/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,015/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,370/month, with larger units reaching $2,200/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $1,850/month while apartments sit at $1,175/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oakdale rents fell 54.3% year over year to $1,440/month, and Bent Creek declined 50.5% to $1,460/month. These steep drops contrast with the modest 2.9% citywide increase, showing significant local variation in Omaha's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Omaha
$1,250/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Omaha is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Omaha
593
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Omaha run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,369.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $930 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,015 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,370 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackstone | $1,390 | |
Downtown Omaha | $1,155 | |
Gifford Park | $925 | |
Leavenworth | $1,274 | |
Little Italy | $1,017 | |
Maple Village | $1,245 | |
Nebraska Medical Center | $1,325 | |
North Downtown | $1,280 | |
Park East | $1,212 | |
Roanoke | $1,527 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Park East
Average rent
$1,212
Blackstone
Average rent
$1,390
Leavenworth
Average rent
$1,274
Nebraska Medical Center
Average rent
$1,325
Downtown Omaha
Average rent
$1,155
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,017
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,280
Gifford Park
Average rent
$925
Roanoke
Average rent
$1,527
Maple Village
Average rent
$1,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,220
22%$1,905
28%$1,122
35%$1,112
8%$1,147
8%$1,390
8%$1,250
49%$1,096
$1,679
7%$1,045
89%$1,090
1%$1,595
2%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
4d ago
1410 N 45th St, Omaha, NE 68132
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$650
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2344 N 92nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68134
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$677–$1,406
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2917 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68105
1–3 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6628 Pratt St, Omaha, NE 68104
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
7h 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
2h ago
2614 N 124th Cir, Omaha, NE 68164
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Jun 30
4d ago
Piedmont Wycliffe house for rent in Omaha
4 beds
3 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Jun 22
18h ago
Verified
7349 Grant St, Omaha, NE 68134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$938–$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4647 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,450
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16895 Oakmont Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,580
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
320 N 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68102
Studio
1 bath
$755–$829
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
7h ago
Verified
16895 Oakmont Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,580
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
17011 Wright Plz, Omaha, NE 68130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,158–$2,190
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
17801 Cypress Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$2,039
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3814 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4647 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,450
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16895 Oakmont Dr, Omaha, NE 68136
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,580
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3737 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,975
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 June 27, 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 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 $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Omaha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha are Gifford Park ($925/mo), Little Italy ($1,017/mo), and Downtown Omaha ($1,155/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).