Form 1099-NEC is a new form whose purpose is to report non-employee compensation. It used to be reported on form 1099-Misc, in box 7. You are correct though, rent income should be reported on form 1099-Misc in box 1.
I would re-file the form as it may have been an error on the part of the IRS resulting from confusion regarding the new form.
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