Lincoln, NE rental market

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Last updated November 1, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-monthMoM change

+$30

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$10

Available rentals

814

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $350 to $6,995.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50019
$60081
$700106
$80075
$90076
$1,00038
$1,10042
$1,20051
$1,30043
$1,40045
$1,50041
$1,60045
$1,70042
$1,80040
$1,90035
$2,00028
$2,10019
$2,20015
$2,30019
$2,40017
$2,50024
$2,60020
$2,7007
$2,8003
$2,9006
$3,0005
$3,10011
$3,20011
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5001
$3,6002
$3,7002
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $10 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,259$1,211
Feb$1,189$1,200
Mar$1,249$1,199
Apr$1,225$1,192
May$1,200$1,200
Jun$1,280$1,195
Jul$1,224$1,223
Aug$1,195$1,265
Sep$1,200$1,245
Oct$1,195$1,163
Nov$1,212$1,200
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The Lincoln, NE rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Lincoln, NE is 40% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,200.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE is $825 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is $784 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is $1,099 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is $1,700 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is $2,649 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lincoln, NE?

Houses in Lincoln, NE rent between $350 - $6,995 with an average rent of $1,200.

8. How has the rent in Lincoln, NE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lincoln, NE decreased by $10

9. How much has the rent in Lincoln, NE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lincoln, NE increased by $30

10. How many available rentals are there in Lincoln, NE?

There are currently 814 rentals available in Lincoln, NE.

11. How do rent prices in Lincoln, NE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,200 — 40% lower the national average of $2,000.

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