Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Grand Island, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Grand Island, NE rent slipped 3.7% year over year to a current median of $1,445/month. Renters are paying $73 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month increase of 11.6% suggesting recent upward movement after a trough in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Grand Island is 25.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a lower-cost market for renters seeking value. The total rentals count is 50, indicating a small inventory size.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Grand Island are $500/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,260/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,575/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,000/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Grand Island fell 51.8% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide 3.7% drop. This indicates a notable softening in the smallest unit segment compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Grand Island
$1,445/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Grand Island is $1,445 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grand Island
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Island run $1,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $500 |  38% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,260 | 8% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 24% | - |
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 | $1,375 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
24%
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
$1,375
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
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
26%lower than the national median
62%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grand Island, NE is 93% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$750
22%$725
5%$1,125
7%$1,052
$1,100
4%$1,545
2%$1,105
$1,200
6%$1,250
3%$1,700
$895
4%$893
Discover rentals in Grand Island, NE
3d ago
376 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2414 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
1 bed
1 bath
$668
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$950
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 May 19
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grand Island
4310 Dawn St #1, Grand Island, NE 68803
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grand Island
4324 Dawn St #1, Grand Island, NE 68803
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
1113 N Claude Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,495
Apartment for rent
38m ago
3454 Innate Ln, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
588 S Stuhr Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3219 Nyla St, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
2 baths
$2,010
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 E Us Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3443 Weaver St, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Jaxson Sub Condo's, Grand Island, NE 68803
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
588 S Stuhr Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 E Us Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Grand Island
4 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House 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 $1,445 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grand Island?
Average rent prices in Grand Island have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Grand Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grand Island is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $58,000/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?
Grand Island's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 51% of inventory, followed by one-bedroom units at 35%.
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).