4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kearney, NE
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Kearney, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +10% higher than the citywide median of $1,451 and +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $1,250 |
| 2 | Lexington | $1,270 |
| 3 | Norfolk | $1,450 |
| 4 | Fremont | $1,560 |
| 5 | Kearney (this page) | $1,595 |
| 6 | Plattsmouth | $1,690 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $1,811 |
| 8 | Grand Island | $1,840 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $1,855 |
| 10 | La Vista | $2,000 |
| 11 | Omaha | $2,040 |
| 12 | Papillion | $2,185 |
| 13 | Gretna | $2,250 |
| 14 | Bennington | $2,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $2,320 |
| 2 | Gretna | $2,250 |
| 3 | Papillion | $2,185 |
| 4 | Omaha | $2,040 |
| 5 | La Vista | $2,000 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $1,855 |
| 7 | Grand Island | $1,840 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $1,811 |
| 9 | Plattsmouth | $1,690 |
| 10 | Kearney (this page) | $1,595 |
| 11 | Fremont | $1,560 |
| 12 | Norfolk | $1,450 |
| 13 | Lexington | $1,270 |
| 14 | Columbus | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Kearney.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Kearney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, NE | 45.2 mi | $1,270 | $-325 (-20%) |
| Grand Island, NE | 52.9 mi | $1,840 | +$245 (+15%) |
| Columbus, NE | 126.8 mi | $1,250 | $-345 (-22%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 144 mi | $1,450 | $-145 (-9%) |
| Salina, KS | 164.8 mi | $1,310 | $-285 (-18%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 167.2 mi | $1,811 | +$216 (+14%) |
| Junction City, KS | 199.5 mi | $1,660 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 201.2 mi | $1,800 | +$205 (+13%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Kearney — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Kearney?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Kearney, Nebraska is $1,595 per month. This is +10% higher than the citywide median of $1,451.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Kearney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,800 ($5,317/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kearney expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kearney's 4+ bedroom median of $1,595 is +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kearney rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with 4+ bedroom data, Kearney ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Kearney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Lexington ($1,270), Columbus ($1,250), Norfolk ($1,450).