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Average Rent in Lincoln, NE & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Lincoln, NE. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,360/mo
▼ 8.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$825/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Lincoln, NE
Compare average rent across Lincoln, NE neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlane | $1,656 | $1,070 | 1 | 9 |
| Sunset Acres | $1,429 | $1,063 | 2 | 37 |
| Lincoln 68506 | $1,150 | $1,055 | 1 | 5 |
| Lincoln 68510 | $894 | $715 | 1 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lincoln, NE?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,360 per month across 5 apartment communities and 28 available units. Rents have decreased $114 (8.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Casa Property Management starting at $825/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,360/mo.
Prices range from $825 to $1,895 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Lincoln, NE Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lincoln, NE
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lincoln, NE
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Property Management | $825/mo | $918/mo | 8 | 3.2 |
| Thomasbrook | $1,055/mo | $1,172/mo | 4 | 3 |
| Chateau On Vine | $1,395/mo | $1,568/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Square at 48 | $1,500/mo | $1,568/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Haven at Uptown | $1,666/mo | $1,763/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Lincoln, NE Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lincoln, NE
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,360/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($825/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Lincoln, NE is $69,991 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lincoln, NE
Overall prices in Lincoln, NE runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lincoln, NE's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,360 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $857 |
| Healthcare | $418 |
| Other goods and services | $669 |
| Estimated total | $4,185/mo |
Population
291,932
Median household income
$69,991
Census median rent
$1,045/mo
Rent as % of income
28.2%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Lincoln, NE Apartments
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