Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Island, NE

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Island

$1,467/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Island is $1,467 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $462 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Island

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Island rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Island, NE

Average rent prices in Grand Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,392, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Island run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$500

5%

47%

1 bedroom

$1,199

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

8%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

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

Median rent price$1,467
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$750
decreased by61%

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.

Discover rentals in Grand Island, NE

422 N Cleburn St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

422 N Cleburn St

422 N Cleburn St, Grand Island, NE 68801

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

The Residences at Liberty Campus 55+ - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

21h ago

8.5

Very good

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The Residences at Liberty Campus 55+

2414 W Capital Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803

1 bed

1 bath

$668

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Call

Walnut Housing, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

Walnut Housing, LLC

504 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE 68801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$845–$995

Apartment for rent

Royal Prince - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Royal Prince

311 N Lincoln Ave, Grand Island, NE 68801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$845–$950

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 $1,467 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Island?

Average rent prices in Grand Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Grand Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Island is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $462 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 $59,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Grand Island average around $1,070/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/month.

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).

Apartments for rent in Grand Island