Average Rent in Omaha, NE
17 apartment buildings, 245 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Cheapest
$875/mo
Forudad, LLC
Properties
17
tracked daily
Units
245
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Omaha, NE.
Median rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Omaha, NE Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Forudad, LLC
220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Nichol Flats
1015 N 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
1415 @ The Yard
1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Orpheum Tower
405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
The Artisan at 39th
120 N 39th St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Blackstone Corner
3618 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
The Wire Apartments
100 S 19th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forudad, LLC 220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA | $875 | $1,123 | $1.51 | 5 (24) | 15 |
| 2 | Nichol Flats 1015 N 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $980 | $1,273 | $1.20 | 3.8 (51) | 5 |
| 3 | 1415 @ The Yard 1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,034 | $1,337 | $2.04 | 3.8 (38) | 13 |
| 4 | Orpheum Tower 405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,050 | $1,246 | $1.53 | 4.5 (125) | 6 |
| 5 | The Artisan at 39th 120 N 39th St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA | $1,065 | $1,527 | $2.10 | 5 (24) | 15 |
| 6 | Blackstone Corner 3618 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA | $1,075 | $1,424 | $2.03 | 4.3 (20) | 8 |
| 7 | The Wire Apartments 100 S 19th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA | $1,105 | $1,367 | $1.74 | 4.8 (213) | 31 |
Explore Each Property
Forudad, LLC
5 (24)220 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Nichol Flats
3.8 (51)1015 N 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
1415 @ The Yard
3.8 (38)1415 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Orpheum Tower
4.5 (125)405 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
The Artisan at 39th
5 (24)120 N 39th St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Blackstone Corner
4.3 (20)3618 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
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Omaha, NE neighborhoods
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Omaha, NE Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,574 per month, based on 245 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Forudad, LLC to $3,509 at Brickline at the Mercantile.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274/mo | $875/mo | 29 |
| 1 Bed | $1,414/mo | $949/mo | 136 |
| 2 Bed | $1,948/mo | $1,125/mo | 79 |
| 3 Bed | $2,410/mo | $2,410/mo | 1 |
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 Omaha, NE, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Omaha, NE averages $1,414/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,948/mo. At the local median household income of $72,708, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Omaha, NE at $1,150/mo. The current tracked market average runs 37% 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 Omaha, NE while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Omaha
Demand in the Omaha 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:
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Union Pacific
- Mutual of Omaha
- ConAgra Brands
- Offutt Air Force Base
Mean one-way commute in Omaha, NE is 20 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 Omaha, 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
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,574/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Omaha, NE is $72,708 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Omaha, NE
Overall prices in Omaha, NE runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.5, 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 Omaha, NE's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,574 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $895 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $698 |
| Estimated total | $4,500/mo |
Population
488,197
Median household income
$72,708
Census median rent
$1,150/mo
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
20 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.
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Nearby cities in Nebraska
How Omaha, NE rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Omaha, NE | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | $1,628 | +3% | -- | 12 |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,168 | -26% | -2% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Omaha, NE?
The average rent in Omaha, NE is $1,574 per month, based on 245 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Omaha, NE?
The lowest available rent in Omaha, NE starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Omaha, NE?
1-bedroom apartments in Omaha, NE average $1,414/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $949/mo across 136 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Omaha, NE?
2-bedroom apartments in Omaha, NE average $1,948/mo. Units start from $1,125/mo across 79 units currently listed.
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