What is the average apartment size in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE?

The average size for a Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE apartment is 886 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.

What is the average rent in Downtown Lincoln?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Lincoln is $1,922 per month, a 0.03% decrease from last years average of $1,922.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Lincoln?

The typical apartment in Downtown Lincoln offers about 886 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Lincoln?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Lincoln ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Lincoln?

In Downtown Lincoln, 84% of households rent while 16% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Lincoln is $1,922, a 0.03% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,922.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $1,245, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,735 offer 880 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,922	886 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,245	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,735	880 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE have decreased by 0.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,922 to $1,922.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (37%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE?

722 or 84% of the households in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE are renter-occupied while 140 or 16% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Lincoln?

Belmont $1,039/month

College View $1,129/month

Maple Village - Wedgewood $1,153/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,336/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Lincoln?

Capitol Beach $1,578/month

Downtown Lincoln $1,922/month

South Salt Creek $2,088/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Lincoln, NE By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Salt Creek	$2,088
Downtown Lincoln	$1,922
Capitol Beach	$1,578
Family Acres	$1,522
Far South Lincoln	$1,485
Porter Ridge	$1,420
Crown Pointe	$1,418
Autumn Wood	$1,367
Bethany	$1,344
Amber Hills	$1,331
Highlands	$1,276
Southern Hills	$1,268
Meadowlane	$1,228
Eastridge	$1,205
West Lincoln	$1,199
University Place	$1,197
Wilderness Park - Salt Valley View	$1,186
West A	$1,185
Capital View	$1,159
Bicentennial Estates	$1,155
Maple Village - Wedgewood	$1,153
College View	$1,129
Belmont	$1,039

Lincoln | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Lincoln is 44% higher than in Amber Hills

$1,922

Downtown Lincoln rent is the same as Lincoln average

Average Rent $1,922

$1,331

Amber Hills rent is 31% lower than Lincoln average

Average Rent $1,331

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Lincoln apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.