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1220 W Highland Blvd,
Lincoln, NE 68521
$1,100 - $2,050
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lincoln, NE
What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?
$1,084/month
Average Rent
729 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,084 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Lincoln more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lincoln, you can expect to pay about $955 per month for a studio, $1,084 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,317 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,597 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lincoln, NE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $24 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lincoln, NE
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
32%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln?
Based on current rent prices, Near South, Bethany Park and West A are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln?
Based on current rent prices, Wilderness Ridge, Boulder Ridge and Stone Bridge Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln.
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Which Lincoln neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lincoln with the most apartments available are South Lincoln, North Lincoln and Northeast Lincoln .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lincoln, NE?
Because the average rent in Lincoln is $1,084, you’ll want to make about $3,613 per month or $43,356 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lincoln, NE is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lincoln is 23.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $955 - $1,597. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.
How does Lincoln, NE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lincoln, 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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One Bedroom
$508/month
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Two Bedroom
$702/month
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Three Bedroom
$742/month
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.