Average Rent in Lincoln, NE
6 apartment buildings, 107 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Lincoln, NECheapest
$825/mo
Century House
Properties
6
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Units
107
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Lincoln, NE.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Lincoln, NE Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Century House
1201 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
Thomasbrook
5900 Roose St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
Chateau On Vine
1025 N 63rd St Apt B104, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA
Square at 48
4800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
Haven at Uptown
225 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA
The Flats at Leighton District
4630 Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century House 1201 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA | $825 | $825 | $1.83/ft² | 3.7 (9) | 1 |
| 2 | Thomasbrook 5900 Roose St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA | $960 | $1,060 | $1.43/ft² | 3 (116) | 12 |
| 3 | Chateau On Vine 1025 N 63rd St Apt B104, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA | $965 | $1,160 | $1.16/ft² | 4.1 (152) | 6 |
| 4 | Square at 48 4800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA | $999 | $1,295 | $1.95/ft² | 4.1 (51) | 63 |
| 5 | Haven at Uptown 225 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA | $1,062 | $1,465 | $2.11/ft² | 4.6 (87) | 19 |
| 6 | The Flats at Leighton District 4630 Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA | $1,138 | $1,393 | $1.91/ft² | 4.5 (133) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Century House
3.7 (9)1201 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
Thomasbrook
3 (116)5900 Roose St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
Chateau On Vine
4.1 (152)1025 N 63rd St Apt B104, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA
Square at 48
4.1 (51)4800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
Haven at Uptown
4.6 (87)225 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA
The Flats at Leighton District
4.5 (133)4630 Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
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Lincoln, NE neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Lincoln, NE Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,292 per month, based on 107 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $825 at Century House to $1,893 at Haven at Uptown.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,148/mo | $825/mo | 30 |
| 1 Bed | $1,277/mo | $960/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $1,466/mo | $964/mo | 29 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lincoln, NE, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lincoln, NE averages $1,277/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,466/mo. At the local median household income of $69,991, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lincoln, NE at $1,045/mo. The current tracked market average runs 24% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lincoln, NE while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Lincoln
Demand in the Lincoln rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Bryan Health
- Duncan Aviation
Mean one-way commute in Lincoln, NE is 18 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lincoln, NE?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,292/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($825/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Lincoln, NE is $69,991 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lincoln, NE
Overall prices in Lincoln, NE runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lincoln, NE's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,292 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $857 |
| Healthcare | $418 |
| Other goods and services | $669 |
| Estimated total | $4,117/mo |
Population
291,932
Median household income
$69,991
Census median rent
$1,045/mo
Census rent burden
28.2%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Nebraska
How Lincoln, NE rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lincoln, NE | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $1,514 | +17% | -0.7% | 21 |
| Bellevue, NE | $1,538 | +19% | +1.7% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lincoln, NE?
The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,292 per month, based on 107 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lincoln, NE?
The median asking rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,250 per month, computed from 107 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,292/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lincoln, NE?
The lowest available rent in Lincoln, NE starts at $825 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?
1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln, NE average $1,277/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $960/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE?
2-bedroom apartments in Lincoln, NE average $1,466/mo. Units start from $964/mo across 29 units currently listed.
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