Average Rent in Omaha, NE
9 apartment buildings, 70 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,415/mo
Cheapest
$825/mo
Properties
9
Units
70
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Omaha, NE.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Omaha, NE Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Forudad, LLC
220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Schwalb Realty
5101 Grover St #101, Omaha, NE 68106, USA
Orpheum Tower
405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
1501 Jackson
1501 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Red Key Real Estate and Property Management
5010 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
Tip Top Apartments
1524 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
1415 @ The Yard
1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forudad, LLC 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA | $825 | $1,035 | $1.49 | 5 (24) | 13 |
| 2 | Schwalb Realty 5101 Grover St #101, Omaha, NE 68106, USA | $902 | $1,298 | $1.22 | 3.6 (60) | 22 |
| 3 | Orpheum Tower 405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $905 | $1,192 | $1.67 | 4.5 (125) | 7 |
| 4 | 1501 Jackson 1501 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,215 | $1,498 | $1.59 | 3.7 (34) | 5 |
| 5 | Red Key Real Estate and Property Management 5010 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1.11 | 3.4 (237) | 13 |
| 6 | Tip Top Apartments 1524 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,395 | $1,877 | $1.68 | 4.9 (150) | 7 |
| 7 | 1415 @ The Yard 1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,475 | $1,607 | $1.90 | 3.8 (38) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Forudad, LLC
5 (24)220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Schwalb Realty
3.6 (60)5101 Grover St #101, Omaha, NE 68106, USA
Orpheum Tower
4.5 (125)405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
1501 Jackson
3.7 (34)1501 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Red Key Real Estate and Property Management
3.4 (237)5010 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
Tip Top Apartments
4.9 (150)1524 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Omaha, NE Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,415 per month, based on 70 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $825 at Forudad, LLC to $1,475 at 1415 @ The Yard.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,042/mo | $825/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,118/mo | $902/mo | 27 |
| 2 Bed | $1,557/mo | $1,092/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $1,818/mo | $1,575/mo | 10 |
| 4 Bed | $1,991/mo | $1,700/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Omaha, NE, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Omaha, NE averages $1,118/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,557/mo. At the local median household income of $72,708, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Omaha, NE at $1,150/mo. The current tracked market average runs 23% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Omaha, NE while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Omaha
Demand in the Omaha rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Union Pacific
- Mutual of Omaha
- ConAgra Brands
- Offutt Air Force Base
Mean one-way commute in Omaha, NE is 20 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Omaha, NE?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,415/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/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 Omaha, NE is $72,708 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Omaha, NE
Overall prices in Omaha, NE runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.5, 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 Omaha, NE's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,415 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $895 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $698 |
| Estimated total | $4,341/mo |
Population
488,197
Median household income
$72,708
Census median rent
$1,150/mo
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
20 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.
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Nearby cities in Nebraska
How Omaha, NE rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Omaha, NE | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $1,299 | -8% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Omaha, NE?
The average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,415 per month, based on 70 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Omaha, NE?
The lowest available rent in Omaha, NE starts at $825 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha, NE?
1-bedroom apartments in Omaha, NE average $1,118/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $902/mo across 27 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Omaha, NE?
2-bedroom apartments in Omaha, NE average $1,557/mo. Units start from $1,092/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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