Lincoln, NE Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $911, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $896.

Studio apartments in Lincoln rent for $667 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $762 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $910.

Average Rent in Lincoln, NE

Last updated Jul 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $911 $667 $762 $910 $1,167
Y-o-Y Change 2% 4% 2% 1% 1%
Average Apartment Size 924 sq. ft. 520 sq. ft. 743 sq. ft. 1,036 sq. ft. 1,295 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

  • < $5002%
  • $501-$70037%
  • $701-$1,00054%
  • $1,001-$1,5006%

Lincoln, NE Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Jul / 2018 $911 $667 $762 $910 $1,167
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
$1,513
South Salt Creek
$1,513
Downtown Lincoln
$1,422
Malone
$1,410
Landons
$1,088
North Bottoms
$1,086
Arnold Heights
$1,073
Far South Lincoln
$966
Salt Valley View
$966
High Ridge
$954
West A
$954
Indian Village
$930
Southern Hills
$904
Crown Pointe
$894
Amber Hills
$885
Family Acres
$885
College View
$882
Colonial Hills
$882
Greater South
$882
Porter Ridge
$875
Yankee Ridge
$875
Antelope Park
$873
Capitol Beach
$856
40th & A
$850
Eastridge
$850
South 48th Street
$850
Belmont
$810
Highlands
$810
Tri - Court
$810
Autumn Wood
$806
Bicentennial Estates
$806
Sunset Acres
$806
Havelock
$791
Clinton
$791
East Campus
$791
University Place
$785
Meadowlane
$762
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Meadowlane, where the average rent goes for $762/month, University Place, where renters pay $785/mo on average, and Clinton, where the average rent goes for $791/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from East Campus ($791), Havelock ($791), and Autumn Wood ($806), where the asking prices are below the average Lincoln rent of $911/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Lincoln are Downtown Lincoln ($1,422), Everett ($1,513) and South Salt Creek ($1,513).

Lincoln | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in 40th & A is 4% lower than in Amber Hills

$850

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

All rentals $850
Studio $620
1 Bed $750
2 Beds $925
3 Beds $1,252
$885

Amber Hills rent is 3% lower than Lincoln average

All rentals $885
Studio $668
1 Bed $804
2 Beds $933
3 Beds $1,088

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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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