2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kearney, NE
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kearney, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,451 and +43% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Kearney
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kearney
Compare Kearney's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $940 |
| 2 | Kearney (this page) | $950 |
| 3 | Lexington | $960 |
| 4 | Norfolk | $960 |
| 5 | Fremont | $1,060 |
| 6 | Grand Island | $1,130 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $1,140 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $1,206 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $1,255 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,350 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,380 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,480 |
| 13 | Gretna | $1,520 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,570 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,570 |
| 2 | Gretna | $1,520 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,480 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,380 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,350 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $1,255 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $1,206 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $1,140 |
| 9 | Grand Island | $1,130 |
| 10 | Fremont | $1,060 |
| 11 | Norfolk | $960 |
| 12 | Lexington | $960 |
| 13 | Kearney (this page) | $950 |
| 14 | Columbus | $940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Kearney.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kearney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, NE | 45.2 mi | $960 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Grand Island, NE | 52.9 mi | $1,130 | +$180 (+19%) |
| Columbus, NE | 126.8 mi | $940 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 144 mi | $960 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Salina, KS | 164.8 mi | $990 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 167.2 mi | $1,206 | +$256 (+27%) |
| Junction City, KS | 199.5 mi | $990 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 201.2 mi | $1,070 | +$120 (+13%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kearney — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kearney?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kearney, Nebraska is $950 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,451.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kearney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kearney expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kearney's 2-bedroom median of $950 is +43% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kearney rank for 2-bedroom rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with 2-bedroom data, Kearney ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kearney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Columbus ($940).