Average Rent in Lincoln, NE (2026)
Typical asking rent in Lincoln is $1,342. Across the 14 ZIP codes with data it runs from $854 to $1,622, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.
Rent by ZIP code in Lincoln
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68507 | Lancaster County | $1,622 | +21% |
| 68528 | Lancaster County | $1,584 | +18% |
| 68521 | Lancaster County | $1,502 | +12% |
| 68516 | Lancaster County | $1,501 | +12% |
| 68512 | Lancaster County | $1,468 | +9% |
| 68526 | Lancaster County | $1,410 | +5% |
| 68505 | Lancaster County | $1,369 | +2% |
| 68522 | Lancaster County | $1,314 | -2% |
| 68506 | Lancaster County | $1,280 | -5% |
| 68503 | Lancaster County | $1,222 | -9% |
| 68504 | Lancaster County | $1,216 | -9% |
| 68502 | Lancaster County | $1,011 | -25% |
| 68510 | Lancaster County | $1,011 | -25% |
| 68508 | Lancaster County | $854 | -36% |
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Lincoln sits in the Lincoln, NE metro area.
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