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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Kearney, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kearney
$1,612/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Kearney is $1,612 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $287 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kearney
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kearney rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kearney, NE
Average rent prices in Kearney have increased by 7% 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
Kearney, NE
Rent prices in Kearney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kearney is $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearney run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $947 | No Change |  21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,349 | 5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,899 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,287 | 8% | 1% |
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 Kearney, NE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 12% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,275 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,850 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$947
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
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 Kearney, NE.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Kearney, NE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kearney and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kearney
15%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kearney, NE is 115% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$750
6%$850
15%$1,095
4%$1,395
7%$950
4%$1,120
2%$1,130
13%$1,085
22%$1,100
20%$1,395
$999
5%$975
15%Discover rentals in Kearney, NE
22h ago
224 E 26th St, Kearney, NE 68847
1 bed
1 bath
$475–$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
22h ago
1116 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847
Studio
1 bath
$500
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
1d ago
2912 H Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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
4d ago
1802 W 38th St, Kearney, NE 68845
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
20h ago
2123 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,545
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
1d ago
2101 Chancellors Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,495
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
E30 Townhouses East, Kearney, NE 68845
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299
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
1d ago
2125 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$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
48m ago
2122 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$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
3h ago
820 W 56th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,915
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
7h ago
2112 University Dr, Kearney, NE 68845
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,999
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
20h ago
2123 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,545
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
3h ago
820 W 56th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,915
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
3d ago
2119 State St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,845–$1,899
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
2114 University Dr, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
5d+ ago
2110 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,845
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
6h ago
1701 W 35th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio
1 bath
$819
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
22h ago
1116 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847
Studio
1 bath
$500
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
1911 W 37th St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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 Kearney, NE
Quick answers to common questions about the Kearney rental market.
How much is rent in Kearney?
The average rent in Kearney is $1,612 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kearney?
Average rent prices in Kearney have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Kearney rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kearney is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $287 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearney?
To comfortably afford rent in Kearney, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).