ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68105

Part of Omaha, NE

Pop. 22,807·Douglas County·46th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,123/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$809

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68105 · $1,123

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,070

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR+

$1,900

Research median

$1,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

October. Asking rents in ZIP 68105 usually run 0.6% below trend in October and 0.6% above it in July, about $13 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 68105 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68105 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 68105 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 34% ($42,944 to $57,533). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 68105 is 47.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,533) is $1,438 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,270); a 3-bedroom is $1,680.

Rank in Omaha

2nd cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Omaha.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68105. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,476/yr

At $1,123/mo median

Location

CityOmaha

StateNE

CountyDouglas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68105 (Omaha, NE) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,807

Median income

$57,533

Median age

31.1

Renters

56.5%

Age distribution

23.2%

31.8%

23.4%

Under 1823.2%

18–3431.8%

35–5423.4%

55–6410.4%

65+11.3%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

59.9%

32.9%

White59.9%

Black7.1%

Hispanic32.9%

Asian1.2%

Education (25+)

16.4%

22.5%

28.3%

32.8%

No HS diploma16.4%

HS diploma22.5%

Some college28.3%

Bachelor's+32.8%

Housing tenure

43.5%

56.5%

Owner43.5%

Renter56.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68105 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$820 → $1,123

up 37.0%

Income

$45,141 → $57,533

up 27.5%

Population

22,974 → 22,807

down 0.7%

Renter share

56.9% → 56.5%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

31.6% → 32.8%

+1.2 pts

Median age

32 → 31.1

-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 68105 in Omaha, NE has shifted from $820 to $1,123, up 37.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $45,141 to $57,533 across the same window, up 27.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 68105 in Omaha, NE look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68105 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,123/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($57,533/yr), ZIP 68105 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,123/mo in ZIP 68105. The local median household income is $57,533/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68105?

Rent in ZIP 68105 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 68105?

Asking rents in ZIP 68105 are usually lowest in October, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $13 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 68105?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 68105 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 34%, from $42,944 to $57,533. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 68105 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68105 is one of the more affordable among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 52 at $1,123/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68105 changed +5.7%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.