Average rent in Nebraska
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Nebraska's 10 metro areas is $1,392 per month (+2.2% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Nebraska observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney, NE | $1,506 | +6.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Columbus, NE | $1,458 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Omaha, NE | $1,420 | +2.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,332 | +2.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,296 | +1.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,277 | +3.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hastings, NE | $1,253 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Fremont, NE | $1,209 | +0.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| North Platte, NE | $1,106 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Scottsbluff, NE | $883 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Nebraska metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.