Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Nebraska
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Nebraska is Lincoln, where the median 1-bedroom asks $750/month, 17% below the statewide median of about $900. The most expensive is Grand Island at $1,389/month.
Across the 4 Nebraska cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $750 in Lincoln to $1,389 in Grand Island, 1.9 times as much. 1 of 4 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $900. The largest rental market, Omaha (2,277 listings), has a median of $900, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Nebraska
Most expensive cities to rent in Nebraska
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | $1,389 | $1,545 | 225 | +54% |
| 2 | Bellevue | $995 | — | 197 | +11% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Nebraska?
- As of October 17, 2026, Lincoln has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Nebraska cities we rank, at $750/month. Next are Omaha ($900).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Nebraska?
- As of October 17, 2026, Grand Island has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Nebraska cities we rank, at $1,389/month, 54% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Nebraska?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $900/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate