Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Kearney, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kearney
$1,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kearney is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kearney
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 13% over the last month and have increased 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
Kearney, NE
Rent prices in Kearney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kearney is $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,537. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearney run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $947 |  6% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 8% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,275 | 8% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,525 | 17% | 20% |
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 | $1,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,537 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
20%
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
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Houses
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
21%
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
17%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kearney, NE is 113% higher than the median rent in Belleville, KS.
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6%Discover rentals in Kearney, NE
5d+ ago
224 E 26th St, Kearney, NE 68847
1 bed
1 bath
$475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1116 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847
Studio
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1218 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1911 W 37th St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2005 Chancellors Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2109 Chancellors Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2123 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
E30 Townhouses East, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2110 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2125 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,845–$2,395
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2122 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,899–$2,395
Apartment for rent
13h ago
820 W 56th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,860
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2125 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,845–$2,395
Apartment for rent
13h ago
820 W 56th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,860
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2114 University Dr, Kearney, NE 68845
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2116 Normal St, Kearney, NE 68845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,899–$2,195
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1701 West 35th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Studio
1 bath
$819
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1116 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847
Studio
1 bath
$500
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 $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kearney?
Average rent prices in Kearney have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Kearney rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kearney is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kearney?
Based on our current listings, Kearney welcomes pet owners with 68% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With about 56 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 38 pet-friendly options each 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).