Lincoln, NE Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $870, a 3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $896.

Studio apartments in Lincoln rent for $676 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $749 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $884.

Average Rent in Lincoln, NE

Last updated May 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $870 $676 $749 $884 $1,124
Y-o-Y Change -3% 5% 0% -2% -2%
Average Apartment Size 924 sq. ft. 520 sq. ft. 743 sq. ft. 1,036 sq. ft. 1,292 sq. ft.

The average size for a Lincoln apartment is 924 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 520 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 743. 2-bedroom apartments in Lincoln have an average size of 1,036 sq. ft.

Lincoln, NE Apartment Rent Ranges

  • < $5001%
  • $501-$70023%
  • $701-$1,00056%
  • $1,001-$1,50015%
  • $1,501-$2,0002%
  • > $2,0004%

Lincoln, NE Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
May / 2018 $870 $676 $749 $884 $1,124
Sept / 2017 $917 $669 $767 $918 $1,182
May / 2017 $912 $662 $758 $915 $1,157
Jan / 2017 $896 $644 $747 $905 $1,151
Sept / 2016 $903 $652 $746 $907 $1,132
May / 2016 $896 $648 $735 $890 $1,151
Jan / 2016 $884 $637 $722 $880 $1,112
Sept / 2015 $869 $633 $718 $872 $1,118
May / 2015 $835 $612 $703 $854 $1,140
Jan / 2015 $836 $608 $703 $846 $1,139
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Average Rent in Lincoln, NE By Neighborhood

Everett
$1,431
South Salt Creek
$1,431
Downtown Lincoln
$1,353
Malone
$1,334
Landons
$1,028
North Bottoms
$1,019
Arnold Heights
$959
Far South Lincoln
$915
Salt Valley View
$915
High Ridge
$899
West A
$899
Indian Village
$891
Capitol Beach
$868
Southern Hills
$854
Crown Pointe
$836
College View
$829
Colonial Hills
$829
Greater South
$829
Antelope Park
$825
Amber Hills
$825
Family Acres
$825
Porter Ridge
$825
Yankee Ridge
$825
Belmont
$816
Highlands
$816
Tri - Court
$816
40th & A
$810
Eastridge
$810
South 48th Street
$810
Havelock
$781
Clinton
$780
East Campus
$780
Autumn Wood
$779
Bicentennial Estates
$779
Sunset Acres
$779
University Place
$777
Meadowlane
$759
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Meadowlane, where the average rent goes for $759/month, University Place, where renters pay $777/mo on average, and Autumn Wood, where the average rent goes for $779/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Bicentennial Estates ($779), Sunset Acres ($779), and Clinton ($780), where the asking prices are below the average Lincoln rent of $870/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln are Downtown Lincoln ($1,353), Everett ($1,431) and South Salt Creek ($1,431).

Lincoln | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in 40th & A is 2% lower than in Amber Hills

$810

40th & A rent is 7% lower than Lincoln average

All rentals $810
Studio $620
1 Bed $738
2 Beds $913
3 Beds $1,305
$825

Amber Hills rent is 5% lower than Lincoln average

All rentals $825
Studio $670
1 Bed $796
2 Beds $867
3 Beds $975

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lincoln apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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