Urban Village Midtown
3009 Harney St,
Omaha, NE 68131
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Rental Market Trends in Omaha, NE
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,107/month.
Rent in Omaha is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,107/month
Average Rent
731 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.9%
Change / Year
5,613
Available Apartments
Omaha rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Omaha average $1,019 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Omaha average $1,107 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Omaha average $1,424 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Omaha average $1,756 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Omaha, NE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Omaha, NE
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha?
Based on current rent prices, Ford Birthsite, Monmouth Park and Benson Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Omaha.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Omaha?
Based on current rent prices, Sterling Ridge Estates, Pinewood/Bel Air Village and Hillsborough 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, Downtown Omaha and Old Market .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Omaha, NE?
Because the average rent in Omaha is $1,107, you’ll want to make about $3,690 per month or $44,280 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 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Omaha is 19.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,019 - $1,756. You can expect to pay 0.6% less for groceries, 13.9% less for utilities, and 11.7% 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.
View the Omaha Area GuideStudio
$543/month
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One Bedroom
$693/month
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Two Bedroom
$924/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,160/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Ralston
Avg Rent: $1,029/month
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Bennington
Avg Rent: $1,204/month
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La Vista
Avg Rent: $1,199/month
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Lavista
Avg Rent: $1,787/month
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Elkhorn
Avg Rent: $1,342/month
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Papillion
Avg Rent: $1,297/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Omaha?
The average rent in Omaha is $1,107 per month, which is 33.5% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Omaha?
The average rent for a house in Omaha, NE is $1,988 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Omaha?
The average rent for a townhome in Omaha, NE is $1,517 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Omaha?
The average rent for a condo in Omaha, NE is $915 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Omaha?
Rents in Omaha, NE are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $10 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Omaha?
In Omaha, NE, 40% 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.