Omaha, NE Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,453
1-year change
+6.3%
$86/mo
5-year change
+30.5%
$340/mo
10-year change
+60.6%
$548/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Omaha

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$873/mo0.0%
2016$900/mo+3.1%+3.1%
2017$943/mo+4.8%+8.0%
2018$966/mo+2.4%+10.7%
2019$998/mo+3.3%+14.3%
2020$1,046/mo+4.8%+19.8%
2021$1,092/mo+4.4%+25.1%
2022$1,199/mo+9.8%+37.3%
2023$1,297/mo+8.2%+48.6%
2024$1,343/mo+3.5%+53.8%
2025$1,362/mo+1.4%+56.0%
2026$1,446/mo+6.2%+65.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Omaha changed since 2015?

Median rent in Omaha, NE was $867 in 2015-01 and is $1,453 as of 2026-06 — a change of $586 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 +30.5% ($340 per month). The current median is $1,453.

What has rent in Omaha done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Omaha, NE has changed +60.6% ($548 per month). It is now $1,453.

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

Year over year, median rent in Omaha, NE has increased +6.3% ($86/mo). Current median: $1,453.

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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.