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Plattsmouth

Pop. 6,731·8th most expensive in Nebraska·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,341/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
-$621
Rising (Monthly)
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Plattsmouth · $1,341
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,341/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$73,929/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Plattsmouth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,690
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,341 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,092/yr
At $1,341/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Plattsmouth, NE is majority owner-occupied, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,731
Median income
$73,929
Median age
38.4
Renters
29%
Age distribution
21.1%
21.5%
28%
13.2%
16.2%
Under 1821.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5428%
55–6413.2%
65+16.2%
Gender
53.1%
46.9%
Male53.1%
Female46.9%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White87%
Hispanic7.9%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
39.1%
29.6%
28.4%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma39.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Plattsmouth, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,109 → $73,929
up 41.9%
Population
6,558 → 6,731
up 2.6%
Renter share
30.5% → 29%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 28.4%
+9.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $52,109 to $73,929 across the same window, up 41.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 6,558 residents to roughly 6,731. Renters now make up 29% of households, compared with 30.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.4% of adults here, versus 19.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Plattsmouth, NE

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Plattsmouth is $1,341/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,510/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($73,929/yr), Plattsmouth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Plattsmouth an affordable city for renters?

Plattsmouth is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,341/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($73,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Plattsmouth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Plattsmouth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,341/mo in Plattsmouth. The local median household income is $73,929/yr, meaning the typical Plattsmouth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Plattsmouth?

Rent in Plattsmouth has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Plattsmouth rent compare to other cities in Nebraska?

Plattsmouth is middle-of-the-pack for Nebraska for rent, ranking #8 out of 14 tracked cities at $1,341/mo.

What percentage of Plattsmouth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of Plattsmouth households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. Plattsmouth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Plattsmouth rent compare to the national average?

Plattsmouth's median rent of $1,341/mo is $621 (32%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Nebraska, it ranks #8 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,341/mo, rent takes ~22% of Plattsmouth's median household income ($73,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Plattsmouth 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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