Lincoln, NE rental market
What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?
Last updated June 24, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,204.
Average rent
$1,204
Month-over-month change
+$9
Year-over-year change
+$4
Available rentals
825
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $425 to $4,695.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 14 |
| $600 | 72 |
| $700 | 115 |
| $800 | 91 |
| $900 | 74 |
| $1,000 | 37 |
| $1,100 | 49 |
| $1,200 | 32 |
| $1,300 | 46 |
| $1,400 | 42 |
| $1,500 | 44 |
| $1,600 | 39 |
| $1,700 | 38 |
| $1,800 | 40 |
| $1,900 | 39 |
| $2,000 | 31 |
| $2,100 | 34 |
| $2,200 | 24 |
| $2,300 | 27 |
| $2,400 | 20 |
| $2,500 | 20 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 14 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $4 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,259 | $1,211 |
| Feb | $1,189 | $1,200 |
| Mar | $1,249 | $1,199 |
| Apr | $1,225 | $1,190 |
| May | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $1,280 | $1,195 |
| Jul | $1,224 | No data |
| Aug | $1,195 | No data |
| Sep | $1,200 | No data |
| Oct | $1,195 | No data |
| Nov | $1,211 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lincoln, NE rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lincoln, NE is 40% lower than the national average.
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