The Monico
1508 Marcy St,
Omaha, NE 68108
$1,195 - $1,895
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Omaha, NE
What is the average rent in Omaha, NE?
$1,100/month
Average Rent
734 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,100 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Omaha more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Omaha, you can expect to pay about $1,005 per month for a studio, $1,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,405 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Omaha, NE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $17 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 Omaha, NE
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
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12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha?
Based on current rent prices, Monmouth Park, Dundee and Benson Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Omaha?
Based on current rent prices, Trendwood, Standard Place and West Lawn Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Omaha.
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Which Omaha neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Omaha with the most apartments available are West Omaha, Central Omaha and Downtown Omaha .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Omaha, NE?
Because the average rent in Omaha is $1,100, you’ll want to make about $3,666 per month or $43,992 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 Omaha, NE is 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Omaha is 18.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,005 - $1,664. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 16.0% less for utilities, and 8.8% less for transportation.
How does Omaha, NE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Omaha, 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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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.