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Average Rent in Nebraska

Nebraska is a state in United States. It ranks #46 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 16 metropolitan areas in Nebraska, 45 counties,

the congressional districts of

District 01, District 02, District 03, 129 zip codes, and 76 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Nebraska is $1,308 which represents an increase of 0.46% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Nebraska to rent places is Kearney, NE MSA with an average rent of $1,754. The least expensive metropolitan area in Nebraska to rent places is NE NON MSA with an average rent of $931.

The most expensive county in Nebraska to rent places is Keith County with an average rent of $1,952. The least expensive county in Nebraska to rent places is Knox County with an average rent of $648.

The most expensive zip code in Nebraska to rent places is 68520 with an average rent of $2,950. The least expensive zip code in Nebraska to rent places is 68731 with an average rent of $580.

The most expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Gretna, NE with an average rent of $2,545. The least expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Dakota City, NE with an average rent of $580.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Nebraska currently stands at $1,308.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Douglas, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,276. This represents a difference of -2% when compared to Nebraska.

Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,432, showing a more expensive of +9% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +44% when compared to the rent in Nebraska.

$1,308

Nebraska

VS

$1,276

-2%

Douglas, county

$1,432

+9%

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, msa

$1,877

+44%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Nebraska

Kearney, NE MSA$1,754

Cheyenne, WY MSA$1,562

North Platte, NE MSA$1,555

Columbus, NE MSA$1,548

Grand Island, NE MSA$1,477

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,432

Hastings, NE MSA$1,415

Norfolk, NE MSA$1,356

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,308

Lexington, NE MSA$1,260

Lincoln, NE MSA$1,253

Beatrice, NE MSA$1,193

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,138

Fremont, NE MSA$1,127

Scottsbluff, NE MSA$997

Counties in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Keith County$1,952

Buffalo County$1,756

Platte County$1,548

Sarpy County$1,545

Lincoln County$1,522

Hall County$1,480

Adams County$1,425

Burt County$1,412

Polk County$1,408

Madison County$1,361

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Otoe County$920

Butler County$900

Wayne County$890

Pierce County$867

Cuming County$791

Red Willow County$782

Dakota County$764

Thayer County$750

Boone County$700

Knox County$648

Zip Codes in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

68520$2,950

68133$2,677

68028$2,545

68007$2,347

68526$2,346

68130$2,290

68135$2,257

68142$2,238

68069$2,236

68046$2,211

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Gretna, NE$2,545

Papillion, NE$2,405

Bennington, NE$2,347

Waterloo, NE$2,236

Louisville, NE$2,195

Ogallala, NE$2,189

Dalton, NE$2,150

Kearney, NE$1,758

Springfield, NE$1,739

Hickman, NE$1,620

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

West Point, NE$791

Hubbard, NE$750

Walthill, NE$750

Syracuse, NE$699

Scribner, NE$687

Bloomfield, NE$644

Dakota City, NE$580

Congressional Districts in Nebraska

District 01, NE

District 02, NE

District 03, NE

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