Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE

Prices and availability in Lincoln, NE were last updated on 28 May 2026.

The best apartments in Lincoln, NE are: Chantacleer 1540, The Grove Apartment Homes, Black Sand Apartment Homes, Lakeview Park and Skyline View.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $720 and $4,495.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $639 and $2,272.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $720 and $4,495.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $810 and $4,495.

In Lincoln 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Lincoln's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.