Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Grand Island, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Grand Island, NE rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Grand Island is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market is smaller with 51 total rentals, offering a lower price point for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Grand Island run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,230/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,535/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month. Apartments make up 66.2% of rentals, while houses are higher priced at $1,525/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Grand Island
$1,395/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Grand Island is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grand Island
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,382, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Island run $1,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,229 | 8% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,535 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,672 | 6% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 31% | 14% |
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 | $1,382 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,525 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,229
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,535
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
14%
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
$1,382
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last year
8%
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
27%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grand Island, NE is 86% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.
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Discover rentals in Grand Island, NE
5d+ ago
422 N Cleburn St, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2414 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
1 bed
1 bath
$668–$698
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
2112 W 4th St #3, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
1304 E 5th St, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
3327 W Capital Ave #05, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio
0 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 29
2d ago
3454 Innate Ln, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3623 Innate Cir, Grand Island, NE 68803
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,645–$2,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
50m ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
50m ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
504 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
309 W Hedde St, Grand Island, NE 68801
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
50m ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
3443 Weaver St, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1011 E 5th St, Grand Island, NE 68801
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Carol St, Grand Island, NE 68803
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
50m ago
3721 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Grand Island
2 beds
2 baths
$1,299
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2203 W Faidley Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3220 W 13th St, Grand Island, NE 68803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$955–$1,085
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,395 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grand Island?
Average rent prices in Grand Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Grand Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grand Island is 27% 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 $56,000/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).