Lincoln, NE Rent History
126 months of data, 2016–2026. 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
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $872/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 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.