What is the average apartment size in Papillion?

The average size for a Papillion, NE apartment is 969 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 Papillion?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Papillion is $1,400 per month, a 0.79% decrease from last years average of $1,411.

What is the average apartment size in Papillion?

The typical apartment in Papillion offers about 969 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Papillion, NE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Papillion?

The typical rent budget in Papillion ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Papillion?

In Papillion, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Papillion is $1,400, a 0.79% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,411.

One-bedroom apartments provide 814 square feet for $1,262, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,491 offer 1,091 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,288 sq ft) for $1,931, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Papillion, NE

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,400	969 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,262	814 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,491	1,091 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,931	1,288 sq. ft.

Papillion, NE rent trends

Rental prices in Papillion, NE have decreased by 0.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,411 to $1,400.

What's the typical rent budget in Papillion, NE?

The largest share of rentals in Papillion, NE (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Papillion, NE?

2,664 or 29% of the households in Papillion, NE are renter-occupied while 6,583 or 71% are owner-occupied.

How Papillion Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Papillion	$1,400
Omaha	$1,322
Lincoln	$1,336
Bellevue	$1,413
Gretna	$1,607
La Vista	$1,354
Council Bluffs, IA	$1,237

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 Papillion 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.