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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, 44 counties,

the congressional districts of

District 01, District 02, District 03, 128 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 0.65% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Nebraska to rent places is Kearney, NE MSA with an average rent of $1,752. 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 $2,002. The least expensive county in Nebraska to rent places is Knox County with an average rent of $647.

The most expensive zip code in Nebraska to rent places is 68133 with an average rent of $2,683. The least expensive zip code in Nebraska to rent places is 68731 with an average rent of $583.

The most expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Gretna, NE with an average rent of $2,494. The least expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Dakota City, NE with an average rent of $583.

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 $1,279. 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 $1,433, showing a more expensive of +10% 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 +43% when compared to the rent in Nebraska.

$1,308

Nebraska

VS

$1,279

-2%

Douglas, county

$1,433

+10%

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

$1,877

+43%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Nebraska

Kearney, NE MSA$1,752

Columbus, NE MSA$1,605

Cheyenne, WY MSA$1,565

North Platte, NE MSA$1,564

Grand Island, NE MSA$1,471

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,433

Hastings, NE MSA$1,419

Norfolk, NE MSA$1,330

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,311

Lexington, NE MSA$1,254

Lincoln, NE MSA$1,247

Beatrice, NE MSA$1,185

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,133

Fremont, NE MSA$1,131

Scottsbluff, NE MSA$1,006

Counties in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Keith County$2,002

Buffalo County$1,752

Platte County$1,605

Sarpy County$1,552

Lincoln County$1,502

Hall County$1,473

Polk County$1,467

Burt County$1,437

Adams County$1,429

Merrick County$1,350

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Otoe County$921

Butler County$900

Wayne County$865

Pierce County$850

Cuming County$798

Red Willow County$781

Dakota County$755

Thayer County$750

Boone County$740

Knox County$647

Zip Codes in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

68133$2,683

68028$2,494

68007$2,375

68526$2,360

68130$2,312

69153$2,260

68142$2,238

68135$2,222

68037$2,195

68046$2,174

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Gretna, NE$2,494

Papillion, NE$2,379

Bennington, NE$2,375

Ogallala, NE$2,260

Louisville, NE$2,195

Waterloo, NE$2,167

Dalton, NE$2,150

Kearney, NE$1,753

Springfield, NE$1,706

Columbus, NE$1,605

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Walthill, NE$783

Hubbard, NE$750

Syracuse, NE$699

Scribner, NE$689

Crofton, NE$650

Bloomfield, NE$644

Dakota City, NE$583

Congressional Districts in Nebraska

District 01, NE

District 02, NE

District 03, NE

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