← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Lincoln, NE, over the past three years
Rent in Lincoln, NE
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,308
1-year change
+2.0%
3-year change
+10.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.0%
Rents in Lincoln rose +2.0%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.0% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Lincoln, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,308 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,306 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,303 |
| May 2026 | $1,297 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,289 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,284 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,275 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,273 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,268 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,272 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,278 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,282 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,282 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,276 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,272 |
| May 2025 | $1,266 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,260 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,257 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,246 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,241 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,231 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,232 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,232 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,238 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,239 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,236 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,232 |
| May 2024 | $1,228 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,222 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,212 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,203 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,197 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,192 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,190 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,187 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,190 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,189 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,670 |
City typical rent × NE bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 68502 | $913 | −0.1% |
| 68503 | $1,203 | +2.0% |
| 68504 | $1,177 | +0.9% |
| 68505 | $1,372 | +2.5% |
| 68506 | $1,270 | +3.2% |
| 68507 | $1,595 | +3.8% |
| 68508 | $836 | +3.4% |
| 68510 | $1,143 | +3.7% |
| 68512 | $1,531 | +1.6% |
| 68516 | $1,489 | +3.0% |
| 68521 | $1,475 | +2.3% |
| 68522 | $1,324 | +3.1% |
| 68526 | $1,423 | +0.5% |
| 68528 | $1,553 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Lincoln
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Lincoln, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.1% to +3.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.