Nebraska renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.

Nebraska map of rent costs by neighborhood

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On average, the cost of rent in Nebraska is about $1,037 per month. This puts it in the 25th percentile compared to the nation average cost of rent, which is $1,385. Households in Nebraska have a median income of $5,723 per month so the average renter in Nebraska is spending roughly 18% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Nebraska, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Nebraska is $225,890 right now, which is lower than states nearby, meaning that rents in Nebraska also tend to be lower versus these nearby states.

Higher rent prices are common in the eastern parts of Nebraska while lower rent rates are often available in northern areas.

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