Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Average rent in
Kearney, NE

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kearney, NE is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kearney, NE is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
49%
37%
11%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Kearney, NE

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kearney, NE have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Kearney, NE

The monthly rent for an apartment in Kearney, NE is $1,512. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kearney, NE costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,899. Houses for rent in Kearney, NE are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,375

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,874

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,250

15%

59%

Studio

$860

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$860

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

59%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kearney, 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.

Compare rent prices in Kearney, NE to other cities

Median rent prices in Kearney, NE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, KS.

Kearney

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kearney, NE is 88% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.

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Discover rentals in Kearney, NE

224 E 26th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

224 E 26th St

224 E 26th St, Kearney, NE 68847

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

2703 W 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kearney

9 Villa Park Court - 9 Villa Park Court

2703 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jan 30

2922 K Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearney

2922 Ave K - Unit 1

2922 K Ave #1, Kearney, NE 68847

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 12

1911 West 37th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

1911 West 37th Street

1911 W 37th St, Kearney, NE 68845

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Element 30 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Element 30 Apartments

2110 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$1,899

Apartment for rent

2610 Central Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearney

2610 Central Avenue - Unit 1

2610 Central Ave #1, Kearney, NE 68847

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

3016 8th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Kearney

3016 8th Avenue - 1

3016 8th Ave #1, Kearney, NE 68845

4 beds

2 baths

$1,775

House for rent

Available Feb 12

Element 30 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Element 30 Apartments

2125 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845

2 beds

2 baths

$1,845–$2,395

Apartment for rent