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Rents in Lincoln are $9 below the Lancaster County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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1620 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
PrimeSites Real Estate Management has provided property management in Lincoln since 1996, handling single-family, multi-family and affordable housing as well as retail, office and medical space, with leasing, marketing, bookkeeping and maintenance.
In their words: “Our goal is to create well-managed communities that support both resident satisfaction and long-term asset value.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, caring staff who answer calls and resolve issues.
8722 Executive Woods Dr Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68512
CIP Communities develops and manages apartment communities in Lincoln and Omaha, with residential and commercial leasing, including villa-style homes with attached garages.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive staff, timely maintenance and quiet, well-kept communities.
3544 S 48th St A, Lincoln, NE 68506
Great Place Properties has provided rental homes for over fifteen years, managing houses, apartments, commercial space and short-term rentals in Lincoln and towns such as York, Beatrice, Omaha and Roca.
In their words: “We do preventative maintenance on a regular basis, and we always post a notice before entering any home and leave a note when we leave.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick, courteous maintenance technicians and fast responses to repair requests.
2734 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
R D Hinkley & Associates manages apartment buildings, condos, duplexes, single-family homes, townhomes and commercial property in Lincoln, Nebraska, with leasing, maintenance and real estate sales.
In their words: “Our firm manages hundreds of properties, ranging from low- to high-income and vintage to contemporary real estate.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention affordable rent, an easy-to-reach office and prompt responses to maintenance requests.
Realty Works is a family business serving Lincoln since 1957, managing single-family homes, multi-family and small commercial properties and HOAs, with rent collection, maintenance scheduling, move-ins and marketing.
In their words: “If you are looking for Property Management services for your real estate investments, we can make your life easier!”
4701 Van Dorn St Ste b, Lincoln, NE 68506
Performance Property Management has managed property since 2012, serving landlords and investors in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island and Hastings with marketing, tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance, accounting and HOA management.
In their words: “Our job as property managers is to be a good steward of your property.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a responsive property manager, friendly maintenance staff and quick repairs, though a couple cite deposit issues.
Cornhusker Property - Management And Sales is a family-owned Lincoln business since 1998, renting apartments, duplexes, townhomes and homes across Lincoln and handling commercial property, storage units, HOAs and real estate sales.
In their words: “We have apartments, duplexes, townhomes and homes for rent all over Lincoln.”
Perry Reid Properties, incorporated in 2001, manages and develops apartment, townhome and senior housing communities in Lincoln and Kearney, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa.
In their words: “We are experts in multifamily apartment management and property development.”
Serves the Lincoln area · no public office address, so no map pin
Property Management Inc. has been run by its owner since 1988, managing single-family homes, multifamily properties and HOAs in Lincoln with leasing, round-the-clock maintenance and an owner portal.
In their words: “We take all the guesswork out of property management and leasing services, offering comprehensive solutions and beautiful properties to accommodate tenants and owners.”
111 N 56th St Ste 208, Lincoln, NE 68504
Prime Edge Property Management, established in 2024, manages apartments in Lincoln, Nebraska, with maintenance and property management staff working from its Lincoln headquarters.
5401 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
JTT Investments rents apartments in Lincoln, Nebraska, aiming to offer renters a good place to live at a fair price.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a helpful, friendly landlord and fair pricing, though a few report pest and maintenance problems.
6121 S 58th St A, Lincoln, NE 68516
Nebraska Real Estate Investment Solutions, founded in 2003 and renamed in 2008, manages apartments and residential rentals in Nebraska with leasing, tenant screening, maintenance coordination and rent collection, and also handles real estate sales.
1331 S 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Casa Property Management is a Lincoln real estate brokerage that owns, leases, manages, buys and sells residential investment properties, with maintenance and owner statements.
In their words: “If you are a property owner, we would like the opportunity to help you get more out of your investment.”
Serves the Lincoln area · no public office address, so no map pin
Simplestate Property Management manages apartments and residential rentals in Lincoln and across Nebraska, and also offers short-term lending, investment opportunities and real estate sales.
In their words: “We have managed a wide variety of properties across the State of Nebraska for almost a decade.”
2855 S 70th St #200, Lincoln, NE 68506
Century Sales & Management is a family-owned, full-service property management company founded in 1981, managing apartments for investment groups across Nebraska; this listing covers its Lincoln office.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention friendly, polite staff and maintenance that fixes problems quickly, though a few report pests and poor upkeep.
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Rents in Lincoln are $9 below the Lancaster County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$19 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lincoln's typical asking rent is $9 (0.7%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $1,278 | +1.5% | 15 |
| Fremont | $1,213 | +3.1% | 3 |
| Omaha | $1,389 | +1.8% | 27 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 15 property management companies in Lincoln, Lancaster County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lincoln is $1,278 (September 2026); +1.5% over the past year and +24.9% over five years. About 43.9% of homes in Lincoln are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.5% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 15 property management companies in Lincoln, NE: 13 with an office in the city and 2 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lincoln was $1,278 a month in September 2026, +1.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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