Lincoln, NE Rent History

126 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,345
1-year change
+5.0%
$64/mo
5-year change
+28.8%
$301/mo
10-year change
+53.9%
$471/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lincoln

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$872/mo0.0%
2017$898/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2018$930/mo+3.6%+6.7%
2019$958/mo+3.0%+9.9%
2020$987/mo+3.0%+13.2%
2021$1,032/mo+4.6%+18.3%
2022$1,121/mo+8.6%+28.6%
2023$1,205/mo+7.5%+38.2%
2024$1,270/mo+5.4%+45.6%
2025$1,273/mo+0.2%+46.0%
2026$1,338/mo+5.1%+53.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lincoln changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lincoln, NE was $874 in 2016-01 and is $1,345 as of 2026-06 — a change of $471 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 +28.8% ($301 per month). The current median is $1,345.

What has rent in Lincoln done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lincoln, NE has changed +53.9% ($471 per month). It is now $1,345.

Is rent in Lincoln going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lincoln, NE has increased +5.0% ($64/mo). Current median: $1,345.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.