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La Vista

Pop. 16,563·11th most expensive in Nebraska·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,315/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$650
Stable (Monthly)
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La Vista · $1,315
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what La Vista's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,315/mo
Expected by trend
$1,420/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,780/yr
At $1,315/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 3.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Vista, NE is roughly split between renters and owners, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,563
Median income
$81,961
Median age
33.5
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
22.9%
29.7%
24.6%
12%
Under 1822.9%
18–3429.7%
35–5424.6%
55–6410.7%
65+12%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
76.8%
16.3%
White76.8%
Black4.8%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
25.9%
35.1%
35.8%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How La Vista, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,111 → $1,315
up 18.4%
Income
$70,310 → $81,961
up 16.6%
Population
16,786 → 16,563
down 1.3%
Renter share
46% → 48.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 35.8%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.7 → 33.5
-2.2 yrs

The median rent in La Vista, NE stood at $1,111 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,315, reflecting a 18.4% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in La Vista, NE now reports about $81,961, up from $70,310 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 16,786 residents to roughly 16,563. Renters now make up 48.4% of households, compared with 46% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and La Vista, NE reflects that arc in its own way.

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La Vista rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in La Vista. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in La Vista, NE

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Vista is $1,315/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,790/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($81,961/yr), La Vista ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vista an affordable city for renters?

La Vista is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,315/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($81,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Vista falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Vista?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in La Vista. The local median household income is $81,961/yr, meaning the typical La Vista household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Vista?

Rent in La Vista has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does La Vista rent compare to other cities in Nebraska?

La Vista is one of the more affordable cities in Nebraska for rent, ranking #11 out of 14 tracked cities at $1,315/mo.

What percentage of La Vista residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of La Vista households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. La Vista leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Vista rent compare to the national average?

La Vista's median rent of $1,315/mo is $650 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Nebraska, it ranks #11 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,315/mo, rent takes ~19% of La Vista's median household income ($81,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Vista 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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