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Rental Market Trends in Blair, NE

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Blair, NE is $1,048/month.

Rent in Blair is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,048/month

Average Rent

763 Sq Ft

Average Size

-2.3%

Change / Year

78

Available Apartments

Blair rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Blair average $1,095 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Blair average $1,048 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Blair average $1,093 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Blair average $1,602 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,095/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,048/month
763 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,093/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,602/month
1,231 Sq Ft
View Blair Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Blair, NE?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Blair, NE

August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Blair, NE
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Blair, NE?

Because the average rent in Blair is $1,048, you’ll want to make about $3,493 per month or $41,916 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Blair, NE

78 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Blair, NE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Blair, NE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Bennington

    Bennington

    Avg Rent: $1,204/month

  • Omaha

    Omaha

    Avg Rent: $1,118/month

  • Tekamah

    Tekamah

    Avg Rent: $1,019/month

  • Elkhorn

    Elkhorn

    Avg Rent: $1,342/month

  • Valley

    Valley

    Avg Rent: $1,260/month

Apartment Communities in Blair We Think You'll Love

Blair Crossing Apartments

Blair Crossing Apartments

2300 Honey B Ln,
Blair, NE 68008

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,108 - $2,008

Deerfield Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

1274 Deerfield Blvd,
Blair, NE 68008

1-3 Beds | $995 - $1,188

Northview

Northview

1215 N 10th St,
Blair, NE 68008

2-3 Beds | Call for Rent

Kimberly Manor

Kimberly Manor

2509 Nebraska St,
Blair, NE 68008

2 Beds | Call for Rent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Blair?

The average rent in Blair is $1,048 per month, which is 37.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Blair?

Rents in Blair, NE are decreasing, with prices down 2.3% year-over-year and $24 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Blair?

In Blair, NE, 38% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Nebraska Blair Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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