Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Sidney, NE

Median rent

Median rent in Sidney

$825/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sidney is $825 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sidney

2

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sidney rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sidney, NE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sidney, NE

Average rent prices in Sidney have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Sidney, NE

Rent prices in Sidney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sidney is $862, whereas a house costs $775. 2-bedroom apartments in Sidney run $825 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$800

2%

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sidney, 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 Sidney, NE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sidney and Douglas by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sidney

Median rent price$825
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,063
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sidney, NE is 22% lower than the median rent in Douglas, WY.

Discover rentals in Sidney, NE

574 Deborah Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sidney

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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Frequently asked questions for Sidney, NE

Quick answers to common questions about the Sidney rental market.

How much is rent in Sidney?

The average rent in Sidney is $825 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sidney?

Average rent prices in Sidney have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Sidney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sidney is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sidney?

To comfortably afford rent in Sidney, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/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).

574 Deborah Dr, Sidney, NE 69162, USA