Lincoln, NE rental market

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Last updated August 17, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lincoln, NE is $1,205.

Average rent

$1,205

Month-over-month change

+$30

Year-over-year change

-$95

Available rentals

722

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $425 to $4,740.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50013
$60057
$70086
$80094
$90052
$1,00055
$1,10045
$1,20042
$1,30045
$1,40044
$1,50042
$1,60034
$1,70040
$1,80048
$1,90039
$2,00026
$2,10024
$2,20021
$2,30012
$2,40017
$2,50015
$2,60010
$2,7001
$2,8005
$2,9009
$3,0004
$3,1005
$3,2005
$3,3002
$3,4003
$3,5001
$3,9001
$4,3001
$4,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $95 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$1,250No data
Oct$1,200No data
Nov$1,199No data
Dec$1,185No 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.

cool

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.

Lincoln, NEvs.

$1,205

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?

The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,205.

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 $1,205.

3. How has the rent in Lincoln, NE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lincoln, NE decreased by $95

4. How much has the rent in Lincoln, NE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lincoln, NE increased by $30

5. How many available rentals are there in Lincoln, NE?

There are currently 722 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 $1,205 — 42.62% lower the national average of $2,100.

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