← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Omaha, NE, over the past three years
Rent in Omaha, NE
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,414
1-year change
+2.2%
3-year change
+9.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.9%
Rents in Omaha rose +2.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Omaha, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,414 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,419 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,423 |
| May 2026 | $1,423 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,419 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,415 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,409 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,409 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,403 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,396 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,385 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,384 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,384 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,384 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,381 |
| May 2025 | $1,378 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,375 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,365 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,356 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,348 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,341 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,336 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,337 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,342 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,345 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,337 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,330 |
| May 2024 | $1,321 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,313 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,303 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,293 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,289 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,287 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,288 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,291 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,292 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,293 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,260 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,810 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 68022 | $1,602 | +2.1% |
| 68102 | $1,258 | +0.9% |
| 68104 | $1,520 | +3.8% |
| 68105 | $1,210 | +5.1% |
| 68106 | $1,831 | +1.0% |
| 68108 | $1,218 | +9.1% |
| 68110 | $1,188 | – |
| 68111 | $1,397 | +2.3% |
| 68112 | $1,699 | – |
| 68114 | $1,410 | +2.2% |
| 68116 | $1,838 | +2.0% |
| 68117 | $1,750 | – |
| 68118 | $1,493 | +2.5% |
| 68122 | $1,848 | – |
| 68124 | $1,617 | – |
| 68127 | $1,130 | +2.1% |
| 68130 | $1,600 | +5.2% |
| 68131 | $1,305 | +3.6% |
| 68132 | $1,266 | +0.2% |
| 68134 | $1,012 | +2.2% |
| 68135 | $2,011 | +2.4% |
| 68136 | $1,859 | −0.5% |
| 68137 | $1,704 | +1.9% |
| 68138 | $1,300 | +1.3% |
| 68144 | $1,271 | +0.4% |
| 68154 | $1,281 | +3.4% |
| 68164 | $1,318 | +3.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in Omaha
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Omaha, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.5% to +9.1%.
- 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.