Omaha ranks #2 among the nation’s 95 largest cities on Forbes’ 2026 list of “The Best and Worst Cities for Renters.” Lincoln is number one, meaning Nebraska holds the top two spots. The rest of the top five includes Raleigh, N.C.; Austin, Tex.; and Oklahoma City. The rankings factored rent-to-income ratios, median rental prices, availability, amenity prevalence and other criteria. The worst cities for renters are Newark, N.J.; Long Beach, Calif.; New York City; Anaheim, Calif.; and Oakland, Calif.