Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Grand Island, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Grand Island, NE rent rose 2.2% year over year to a current median of $1,495/month. Month over month, rent declined 6.4% as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Grand Island sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 51 total rentals and a lower price per square foot of $1.69.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Grand Island run around $1,049/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,590/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month, with 2-bedrooms making up the largest share of rentals at 44.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in Grand Island
$1,495/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Grand Island is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grand Island
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grand Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Grand Island, NE
Average rent prices in Grand Island have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Grand Island, NE
Rent prices in Grand Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Island is $1,449, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Island run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,590.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,049 |  4% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,590 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grand Island, NE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,449 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grand Island, NE.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Island, NE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Grand Island, NE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Grand Island and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Grand Island
21%lower than the national median
60%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grand Island, NE is 96% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.
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Discover rentals in Grand Island, NE
3d ago
422 N Cleburn St, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2414 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$668–$850
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
2112 W 4th St #3, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
3327 W Capital Ave #05, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio
0 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
4d ago
3454 Innate Ln, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3623 Innate Cir, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,645–$2,145
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3498 Innate Ln, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 E Us Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3623 Innate Cir, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,645–$2,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3613 Innate Cir, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 E Us Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1405 W Koenig St, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,325
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3443 Weaver St, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$1,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 E Us Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399
$1,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
422 N Cleburn St, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Grand Island, NE
Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Island rental market.
How much is rent in Grand Island?
The average rent in Grand Island is $1,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grand Island?
Average rent prices in Grand Island have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Grand Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grand Island is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Grand Island, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Grand Island?
February offers the lowest rents in Grand Island, with prices running about 25% lower than June's peak rates. Timing your search for late winter can lead to meaningful savings compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).