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Rental Market Trends in Nebraska

$1,096/month

Average Rent

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

+$36

Average Price Increase

Ranked 12th

Least Expensive Rent by State

9,126

Available Rentals

Norfolk, NE

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Nebraska?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Nebraska is $1,096/month. When you rent an apartment in Nebraska, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $993 per month for a studio, $1,096 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,365 for a two-bedroom apartment in Nebraska. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,634 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$993/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,096/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,365/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,634/month
1,331 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Nebraska?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Nebraska to live are Norfolk, Fremont and Lincoln.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Norfolk
$975/month
716 Sq Ft
Fremont
$1,037/month
707 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,058/month
727 Sq Ft
Columbus
$1,063/month
717 Sq Ft
Grand Island
$1,065/month
728 Sq Ft
Bellevue
$1,084/month
735 Sq Ft
Omaha
$1,096/month
736 Sq Ft
Kearney
$1,116/month
675 Sq Ft
Hastings
$1,145/month
582 Sq Ft
Papillion
$1,291/month
821 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Nebraska?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Nebraska to live are Papillion, Hastings and Kearney.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Papillion
$1,291/month
821 Sq Ft
Hastings
$1,145/month
582 Sq Ft
Kearney
$1,116/month
675 Sq Ft
Omaha
$1,096/month
736 Sq Ft
Bellevue
$1,084/month
735 Sq Ft
Grand Island
$1,065/month
728 Sq Ft
Columbus
$1,063/month
717 Sq Ft
Lincoln
$1,058/month
727 Sq Ft
Fremont
$1,037/month
707 Sq Ft
Norfolk
$975/month
716 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Nebraska

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