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Average Rent in Meadowlane & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Meadowlane, Lincoln, NE. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,450/mo
Lowest Available
$965/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Meadowlane vs Lincoln, NE Average
Meadowlane is more expensive the Lincoln, NE average by $197/mo (16%). The citywide average is $1,253/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Meadowlane?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Meadowlane is $1,450 per month across 2 apartment communities and 21 available units.
The most affordable option is Chateau On Vine starting at $965/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,178/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,528/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,763/mo.
Prices range from $965 to $2,058 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Meadowlane Rent Price History
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Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Meadowlane
Rent Prices by Apartment in Meadowlane
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau On Vine | $965/mo | $965/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Haven at Uptown | $1,063/mo | $1,475/mo | 20 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Meadowlane Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Meadowlane
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($965/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Meadowlane is $69,991 , about 1% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Meadowlane
Overall prices in Meadowlane 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 Meadowlane's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,450 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $857 |
| Healthcare | $418 |
| Other goods and services | $669 |
| Estimated total | $4,275/mo |
Population
291,932
Median household income
$69,991
Census median rent
$1,045/mo
Rent as % of income
28.2%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Explore Meadowlane Apartments
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