Average rent in Nebraska
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Nebraska's 11 metro areas is $1,366 per month (+1.7% 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.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Nebraska observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney, NE | $1,686 | +5.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Columbus, NE | $1,406 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Omaha, NE | $1,398 | +1.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Grand Island, NE | $1,340 | +1.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,281 | +1.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Norfolk, NE | $1,247 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fremont, NE | $1,203 | +3.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hastings, NE | $1,200 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Beatrice, NE | $1,101 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| North Platte, NE | $1,063 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Scottsbluff, NE | $943 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Nebraska metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.