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Bennington

Pop. 2,366·1st most expensive in Nebraska·Bennington rents are up 47.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,914/mo
Year-over-Year
+47.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$51
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Bennington · $1,914
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,914/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$97,500/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bennington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,968/yr
At $1,914/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 47.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+47.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bennington, NE is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,366
Median income
$97,500
Median age
40
Renters
30%
Age distribution
29.2%
27.3%
13.8%
17.7%
Under 1829.2%
18–3412%
35–5427.3%
55–6413.8%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black1.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.1%
Other5%
Education (25+)
26.7%
32.1%
39%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+39%
Housing tenure
70%
30%
Owner70%
Renter30%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bennington, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,500 → $97,500
up 11.4%
Population
2,257 → 2,366
up 4.8%
Renter share
31.1% → 30%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 39%
+3.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $97,500 today, compared with $87,500 five years earlier. Census counts show Bennington, NE adding about 109 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.5% to 39% across the same window.

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Bennington rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bennington. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bennington, NE

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bennington is $1,914/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($97,500/yr), Bennington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 47.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bennington an affordable city for renters?

Bennington is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,914/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($97,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bennington falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bennington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,914/mo in Bennington. The local median household income is $97,500/yr, meaning the typical Bennington household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bennington?

Rent in Bennington has increased 47.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bennington rent compare to other cities in Nebraska?

Bennington is one of the pricier cities in Nebraska for rent, ranking #1 out of 14 tracked cities at $1,914/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bennington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bennington ($1,914/mo): Fremont ($1,244/mo), La Vista ($1,315/mo), Omaha ($1,453/mo).

What percentage of Bennington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of Bennington households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. Bennington leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bennington rent compare to the national average?

Bennington's median rent of $1,914/mo is $51 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Nebraska, it ranks #1 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,914/mo, rent takes ~24% of Bennington's median household income ($97,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bennington 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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