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Lincoln, NE Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Lincoln?

The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $1,217. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Lincoln, NE

Last updated July 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,217 941 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The average size for a Lincoln, NE apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Lincoln, NE apartment rent ranges

Lincoln, NE Occupied Housing Units

50,555 or 43% of the households in Lincoln, NE are renter-occupied while 65,807 or 57% are owner-occupied.

Lincoln, NE rent trends

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Average Rent in Lincoln, NE By Neighborhood

Capital View
$1,756
Downtown Lincoln
$1,756
Everett
$1,700
South Salt Creek
$1,700
Hawley - Malone
$1,638
Arnold Heights
$1,390
Lincoln Airport
$1,390
Middle Creek
$1,390
Landons
$1,384
North Bottoms
$1,384
Hillcrest Country Club
$1,290
Taylor Park
$1,290
Witherbee
$1,290
Woods Park
$1,290
Cheney
$1,284
Himark Golf Course
$1,284
Walton
$1,284
High Ridges - Cushman
$1,284
West A
$1,284
North Bluff
$1,249
Far South Lincoln
$1,238
Rokeby
$1,238
Wilderness Park - Salt Valley View
$1,238
Capitol Beach
$1,217
40th & A
$1,193
Eastridge
$1,193
Maple Village - Wedgewood
$1,193
South 48th Street
$1,193
Southern Hills
$1,182
Indian Village
$1,179
Crown Pointe
$1,178
Holmes Lake
$1,178
Amber Hills
$1,178
Belmont
$1,169
Highlands
$1,169
Raymond
$1,169
West Lincoln
$1,169
College View
$1,165
Colonial Hills
$1,165
Greater South
$1,165
Family Acres
$1,157
Porter Ridge
$1,157
The Preserve - Edenton North
$1,157
Yankee Hill Country Club
$1,157
Yankee Ridge
$1,157
Antelope Park
$1,141
Autumn Wood
$1,134
Bicentennial Estates
$1,134
Sunset Acres
$1,134
Bethany
$1,120
Meadowlane
$1,120
Hitching Post Hills
$1,106
Yankee Hill
$1,106
University Place
$1,105
Clinton
$1,076
East Campus
$1,076
Havelock
$1,075
Hartley
$993
Bishop Park
$846
Irvingdale
$846
Lincoln Country Club
$846
Near South Lincoln
$846
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Neighborhood Average Rent
Capital View $1,756
Downtown Lincoln $1,756
Everett $1,700
South Salt Creek $1,700
Hawley - Malone $1,638
Arnold Heights $1,390
Lincoln Airport $1,390
Middle Creek $1,390
Landons $1,384
North Bottoms $1,384
Hillcrest Country Club $1,290
Taylor Park $1,290
Witherbee $1,290
Woods Park $1,290
Cheney $1,284
Himark Golf Course $1,284
Walton $1,284
High Ridges - Cushman $1,284
West A $1,284
North Bluff $1,249
Far South Lincoln $1,238
Rokeby $1,238
Wilderness Park - Salt Valley View $1,238
Capitol Beach $1,217
40th & A $1,193
Eastridge $1,193
Maple Village - Wedgewood $1,193
South 48th Street $1,193
Southern Hills $1,182
Indian Village $1,179
Crown Pointe $1,178
Holmes Lake $1,178
Amber Hills $1,178
Belmont $1,169
Highlands $1,169
Raymond $1,169
West Lincoln $1,169
College View $1,165
Colonial Hills $1,165
Greater South $1,165
Family Acres $1,157
Porter Ridge $1,157
The Preserve - Edenton North $1,157
Yankee Hill Country Club $1,157
Yankee Ridge $1,157
Antelope Park $1,141
Autumn Wood $1,134
Bicentennial Estates $1,134
Sunset Acres $1,134
Bethany $1,120
Meadowlane $1,120
Hitching Post Hills $1,106
Yankee Hill $1,106
University Place $1,105
Clinton $1,076
East Campus $1,076
Havelock $1,075
Hartley $993
Bishop Park $846
Irvingdale $846
Lincoln Country Club $846
Near South Lincoln $846
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Bishop Park, where the average rent goes for $846/month, Irvingdale, where renters pay $846/mo on average, and Lincoln Country Club, where the average rent goes for $846/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Near South Lincoln ($846), Hartley ($993), and Havelock ($1,075), where the asking prices are below the average Lincoln rent of $1,217/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln are South Salt Creek ($1,700), Capital View ($1,756) and Downtown Lincoln ($1,756).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lincoln?

The most popular neighborhood in Lincoln is Far South Lincoln, where there are 7 listings with an average rent of $1,238. Next up is Autumn Wood, where apartments go for $1,134/month, followed by Amber Hills with $1,178 If you’re looking to rent in Lincoln’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Downtown Lincoln, where renters pay $1,756 on average, and Meadowlane, where the average monthly rent is $1,120.

Lincoln | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in 40th & A is 1% higher than in Amber Hills

$1,193

40th & A rent is 2% lower than Lincoln average

Average Rent $1,193
$1,178

Amber Hills rent is 3% lower than Lincoln average

Average Rent $1,178

How Lincoln Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Omaha $1,186
Lincoln $1,217
Fremont $1,005
Bellevue $1,328
Council Bluffs $1,118
La Vista $1,240
Papillion $1,273
Blair $949
Gretna $1,347
Manhattan $932

What is the average price for a storage unit in Lincoln?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Lincoln is $123.33. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Lincoln

Property Exterior at Heritage Oaks Apartment Home Community in Lincoln, NE
1 day ago

Heritage Oaks

2720 N 2Nd St, Lincoln, NE 68521
2 BEDS $929+
3 BEDS $1,199+
beautiful front entrance sign at Maple Grove, Lincoln
1 day ago

Maple Grove

2801 NW 1St Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
3 BEDS $1,199+
an open concept kitchen and living room with a large island with a granite countertop
1 day ago

2twenty2

222 N 22Nd St, Lincoln, NE 68503
Studio $1,137+
1 BED $1,202+
2 BEDS $1,570+
6201 Normal 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
1 day ago

Chatelaine

6201 Normal, Lincoln, NE 68516
2 BEDS $1,630+
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