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ZIP 68135

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 30,523·Douglas County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,869/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$96
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ZIP 68135 · $1,869
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,050/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,428/yr
At $1,869/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68135 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,523
Median income
$143,676
Median age
37.6
Renters
12.5%
Age distribution
29.2%
17.1%
30.9%
12.7%
Under 1829.2%
18–3417.1%
35–5430.9%
55–6412.7%
65+10.1%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian7.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
12.5%
28.6%
56.8%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
87.5%
12.5%
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68135 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,388 → $1,869
up 34.7%
Income
$123,477 → $143,676
up 16.4%
Population
29,860 → 30,523
up 2.2%
Renter share
9.7% → 12.5%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
59.9% → 56.8%
-3.1 pts
Median age
35.5 → 37.6
+2.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 68135 in Omaha, NE has climbed by $481 per month, settling near $1,869 after starting the period at $1,388. Census figures show median household income at $143,676 today, compared with $123,477 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,860 to 30,523 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 12.5% of households rent today, against 9.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 59.9% to 56.8%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68135 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,869/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($143,676/yr), ZIP 68135 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68135?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68135 (Omaha, NE) is $1,869. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68135 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68135's median rent of $1,869/mo is $96 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68135 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68135 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #2 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,869/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in ZIP 68135. The local median household income is $143,676/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68135?

Rent in ZIP 68135 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68135 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68135 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,869/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($143,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68135 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68135 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.5% of ZIP 68135 households are renters, while 87.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68135 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68135 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68135 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,869/mo, it's $416 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68135 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68135 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,869/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 68135's median household income ($143,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68135 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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