Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE

Prices and availability in Lincoln, NE were last updated on 6 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Lincoln, NE are: Canopy Park, Square at 48, East Lake Flats, The 8801 and Thomasbrook.

The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,296.

The price range for a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $579 and $2,827.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $475 and $2,700.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $475 and $2,827.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $710 and $3,899.

In Lincoln, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Lincoln's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Lincoln is 26 years old, with 49% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 11% are mid-sized buildings, and 1% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Lincoln are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.