City

Average Rent in Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is a city in Nebraska. It ranks #32 out of 76 for places to rent. Lincoln is in
the county of
Lancaster County and
the metropolitan area of
Lincoln, NE MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Lincoln includes 15 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Lincoln is $1,233 which represents an increase of 1.76% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Lincoln to rent places is 68526 with an average rent of $2,378. The least expensive zip code in Lincoln to rent places is 68502 with an average rent of $984.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Lincoln currently stands at $1,233.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 68521, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,285. This represents a difference of +4% when compared to Lincoln.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Nebraska, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,308, showing a more expensive of +6% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,852. This constitutes a more expensive by +50% when compared to the rent in Lincoln.
$1,233
Lincoln
VS
$1,285
+4%
68521, zip
$1,308
+6%
NE, state
$1,852
+50%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 17 2026

Zip Codes in Lincoln, NE

68526$2,378
68516$1,741
68528$1,652
68512$1,550
68524$1,548
68506$1,298
68521$1,285
68507$1,256
68505$1,224
68522$1,203
68503$1,144
68504$1,138
68510$1,121
68508$1,005
68502$984