Omaha, NE Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,389
1-year change
+2.2%
$30/mo
5-year change
+27.4%
$299/mo
10-year change
+58.7%
$514/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Omaha

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$833/mo—0.0%
2016$860/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$899/mo+4.5%+7.9%
2018$923/mo+2.7%+10.8%
2019$954/mo+3.4%+14.5%
2020$1,000/mo+4.8%+20.0%
2021$1,043/mo+4.3%+25.2%
2022$1,146/mo+9.9%+37.6%
2023$1,240/mo+8.2%+48.9%
2024$1,283/mo+3.5%+54.0%
2025$1,342/mo+4.6%+61.1%
2026$1,382/mo+3.0%+65.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Omaha changed since 2015?

Median rent in Omaha, NE was $827 in 2015-01 and is $1,389 as of 2026-09 — a change of $562 per month over 11 years.

How much has Omaha rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Omaha, NE has changed +27.4% ($299 per month). The current median is $1,389.

What has rent in Omaha done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Omaha, NE has changed +58.7% ($514 per month). It is now $1,389.

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

Year over year, median rent in Omaha, NE has increased +2.2% ($30/mo). Current median: $1,389.

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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.