Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Nebraska Kearney, NE

Median rent

Median rent in Kearney

$1,730/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kearney is $1,730 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kearney

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kearney rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Nebraska Kearney, NE

Average rent prices in Kearney have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of Nebraska Kearney, NE

Rent prices in Kearney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kearney is $1,845, whereas a house costs $1,365. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearney run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.

Listings

Studio

$947

-

18%

1 bedroom

$1,412

-

174%

2 bedroom

$1,899

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$947

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last year

174%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Nebraska 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.

Discover rentals in University of Nebraska Kearney, NE

224 E 26th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

224 E 26th St

224 E 26th St, Kearney, NE 68847

1 bed

1 bath

$475–$750

1116 East 25th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1116 East 25th Street

1116 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847

Studio

1 bath

$500

4664 Highwayw #69 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearney

Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath for Rent

4664 Highwayw #69, Kearney, NE 68845

2 beds

1 bath

$800

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1218 3rd Avenue

1218 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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Frequently asked questions for University of Nebraska Kearney, NE

Quick answers to common questions about the Kearney rental market.

How much is rent in Kearney?

The average rent in Kearney is $1,730 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kearney?

Average rent prices in Kearney have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Kearney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kearney is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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 $69,000/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).