Lincoln, NE Rent History
129 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,278
1-year change
+1.5%
$19/mo
5-year change
+25.2%
$257/mo
10-year change
+50.9%
$431/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Lincoln
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $829/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $854/mo | +3.0% | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $884/mo | +3.5% | +6.6% |
| 2019 | $910/mo | +2.9% | +9.8% |
| 2020 | $939/mo | +3.2% | +13.3% |
| 2021 | $981/mo | +4.5% | +18.3% |
| 2022 | $1,064/mo | +8.5% | +28.3% |
| 2023 | $1,144/mo | +7.5% | +38.0% |
| 2024 | $1,206/mo | +5.4% | +45.5% |
| 2025 | $1,242/mo | +3.0% | +49.8% |
| 2026 | $1,270/mo | +2.3% | +53.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Lincoln changed since 2016?
Median rent in Lincoln, NE was $831 in 2016-01 and is $1,278 as of 2026-09 — a change of $447 per month over 10 years.
How much has Lincoln rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lincoln, NE has changed +25.2% ($257 per month). The current median is $1,278.
What has rent in Lincoln done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lincoln, NE has changed +50.9% ($431 per month). It is now $1,278.
Is rent in Lincoln going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Lincoln, NE has increased +1.5% ($19/mo). Current median: $1,278.