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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, 133 zip codes, and 80 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Nebraska is $1,307 which represents an increase of 0.23% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Nebraska to rent places is Kearney, NE MSA with an average rent of $1,763. The least expensive metropolitan area in Nebraska to rent places is NE NON MSA with an average rent of $927.

The most expensive county in Nebraska to rent places is Keith County with an average rent of $1,820. 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 $575.

The most expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Gretna, NE with an average rent of $2,542. The least expensive city in Nebraska to rent places is Dakota City, NE with an average rent of $575.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Nebraska currently stands at $1,307.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Douglas, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,274. 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 $1,430, 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 $1,878. This constitutes a more expensive by +44% when compared to the rent in Nebraska.

$1,307

Nebraska

VS

$1,274

-2%

Douglas, county

$1,430

+9%

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

$1,878

+44%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Nebraska

Kearney, NE MSA$1,763

Cheyenne, WY MSA$1,557

North Platte, NE MSA$1,495

Columbus, NE MSA$1,485

Grand Island, NE MSA$1,483

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,430

Hastings, NE MSA$1,407

Norfolk, NE MSA$1,369

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,306

Lexington, NE MSA$1,266

Lincoln, NE MSA$1,256

Beatrice, NE MSA$1,196

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,145

Fremont, NE MSA$1,130

Scottsbluff, NE MSA$988

Counties in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Keith County$1,820

Buffalo County$1,767

Sarpy County$1,535

Lincoln County$1,500

Hall County$1,486

Platte County$1,485

Adams County$1,418

Burt County$1,412

Polk County$1,375

Madison County$1,374

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Otoe County$902

Butler County$900

Cheyenne County$883

Pierce County$875

Cuming County$789

Red Willow County$784

Dakota County$775

Thayer County$748

Boone County$700

Knox County$648

Zip Codes in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

68520$2,950

68133$2,662

68028$2,542

68526$2,325

68007$2,321

68130$2,290

68069$2,281

68135$2,273

68142$2,258

68046$2,214

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Nebraska

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Gretna, NE$2,542

Papillion, NE$2,401

Bennington, NE$2,321

Waterloo, NE$2,281

Dalton, NE$2,150

Louisville, NE$2,071

Ogallala, NE$2,014

Yutan, NE$1,995

Springfield, NE$1,783

Kearney, NE$1,768

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

West Point, NE$789

Hubbard, NE$750

Walthill, NE$750

Syracuse, NE$695

Scribner, NE$682

Bloomfield, NE$644

Dakota City, NE$575

Congressional Districts in Nebraska

District 01, NE

District 02, NE

District 03, NE

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