The median rent in Lincoln was $1,122 a month in 2024, and the median home was valued at $278,200. That puts the price-to-rent ratio at 20.7: a typical home is worth 20.7 years of rent.
Lincoln rent and home values, 2019 to 2024
| 2019 | 2024 | Average change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $857/mo | $1,122/mo | +5.5%/yr |
| Median home value | $189,400 | $278,200 | +8.0%/yr |
Rent by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,020/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,129/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,403/mo |
How to read these numbers
Gross rent is what renters actually pay, including utilities, across every rental in the city, not just the ones on the market. Home value is what owners say their home would sell for. Both are survey medians for 2024, so they trail today's market. The price-to-rent ratio is a quick way to compare cities; a higher ratio means buying is expensive relative to renting.
For where prices have gone since, see the Lincoln home value forecast and the Lincoln rent forecast.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates (2019, 2023, 2024) forLincoln (Lincoln city, Nebraska); medians are shown only when their margin of error is within 10%. How Predictye calculates this.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Lincoln, NE?
The median gross rent, including utilities, was $1,122 a month in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How much are homes worth in Lincoln, NE?
The median owner-occupied home was valued at $278,200 in 2024. That's owners' own estimate of their home's value, not a sale price.
What is the price-to-rent ratio in Lincoln, NE?
About 20.7: the median home value equals 20.7 years of median rent.