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Lincoln, NE 68521
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Rental Market Trends in Lincoln, NE
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,085/month.
Rent in Lincoln is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,085/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.4%
Change / Year
1,804
Available Apartments
Lincoln rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lincoln average $990 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lincoln average $1,085 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lincoln average $1,328 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lincoln average $1,604 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Lincoln, NE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lincoln, NE
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
31%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln?
Based on current rent prices, Belmont, West Lincoln and Near South are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln?
Based on current rent prices, Bishop Park, Country Club and Witherbee 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 $1,085, you’ll want to make about $3,616 per month or $43,392 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 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lincoln is 22.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $990 - $1,604. You can expect to pay 1.5% less for groceries, 6.1% less for utilities, and 4.8% 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.
View the Lincoln Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$906/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,042/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,362/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lincoln?
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,085 per month, which is 34.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Lincoln?
The average rent for a house in Lincoln, NE is $1,801 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Lincoln?
The average rent for a townhome in Lincoln, NE is $1,676 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Lincoln?
The average rent for a condo in Lincoln, NE is $923 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Lincoln?
Rents in Lincoln, NE are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $16 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Lincoln?
In Lincoln, NE, 33% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.