Lincoln, NE Rent Trends

Rank #97, last updated March 12

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What is the average rent in Lincoln?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE is $715. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Lincoln, NE is $778. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Lincoln, NE is $1,000. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Lincoln, NE is $1,609.

Studio

$715


1 bed

$778


2 beds

$1,000


3+ beds

$1,609

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Lincoln

Feb 24 2024Apr 10 2024May 26 2024Jul 10 2024Aug 24 2024Oct 09 2024Nov 24 2024Jan 09 2025Mar 12 2025$530$880$1,230$1,850
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Lincoln

The monthly rent for apartments in Lincoln, NE ranges from $500 to $1,300+.

$500 - $700

$700 - $900

$900 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,300

$1,300+

What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The average size of a Lincoln, NE apartment is 773 square feet, while the median apartment size for Lincoln, NE is 740 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Lincoln, NE (39.6%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.7%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 37.61%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 17.09%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms