Nebraska

Rent in Nebraska

Median Gross Rent

$1,072

Rent-to-Income Ratio

27.9%

Renter Share

33.5%

Median Renter Income

$47,168

Avg Household Size

2.1

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $899
1 Bedroom: $928
2 Bedrooms: $1,083
3 Bedrooms: $1,307
4 Bedrooms: $1,474
5+ Bedrooms: $1,397

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 41.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 34.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 13.3%
$2,000-$2,500: 3.3%
$2,500+: 2.2%
No Cash Rent: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 27.9%
20-30% (moderate): 23.3%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 22.0%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 19.9%
Not Computed: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $97,496
Renter Households: $47,168

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 57.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 25.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 8.7%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.6%
$2,500+: 1.5%
No Cash Rent: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources