Lincoln, NE rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,200.
$1,200
$0
-$56
730
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $425 to $4,740.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 12 |
| $600 | 56 |
| $700 | 95 |
| $800 | 91 |
| $900 | 56 |
| $1,000 | 56 |
| $1,100 | 44 |
| $1,200 | 39 |
| $1,300 | 53 |
| $1,400 | 47 |
| $1,500 | 41 |
| $1,600 | 32 |
| $1,700 | 39 |
| $1,800 | 43 |
| $1,900 | 33 |
| $2,000 | 21 |
| $2,100 | 24 |
| $2,200 | 24 |
| $2,300 | 14 |
| $2,400 | 13 |
| $2,500 | 14 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $56 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,175 | $1,259 |
| Feb | $1,151 | $1,189 |
| Mar | $1,190 | $1,249 |
| Apr | $1,231 | $1,225 |
| May | $1,223 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $1,250 | $1,280 |
| Jul | $1,291 | $1,224 |
| Aug | $1,299 | $1,195 |
| Sep | $1,250 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,199 | No data |
| Dec | $1,185 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lincoln, NE rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lincoln, NE is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?
The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lincoln, NE?
Houses in Lincoln, NE rent between $425 - $4,740 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in Lincoln, NE changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lincoln, NE decreased by $56
4. How much has the rent in Lincoln, NE increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lincoln, NE did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Lincoln, NE?
There are currently 730 rentals available in Lincoln, NE.
6. How do rent prices in Lincoln, NE compare with the national average?
The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.