Studio Apartment Rent in Kearney, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kearney, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $1,451 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kearney
Compare Kearney's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $650 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 3 | Kearney (this page) | $655 |
| 4 | Lexington | $660 |
| 5 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 6 | Fremont | $810 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 13 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,230 |
| 2 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 9 | Fremont | $810 |
| 10 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 11 | Lexington | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney (this page) | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kearney.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kearney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, NE | 45.2 mi | $660 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Grand Island, NE | 52.9 mi | $770 | +$115 (+18%) |
| Columbus, NE | 126.8 mi | $650 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 144 mi | $650 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Salina, KS | 164.8 mi | $750 | +$95 (+15%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 167.2 mi | $872 | +$217 (+33%) |
| Junction City, KS | 199.5 mi | $750 | +$95 (+15%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 201.2 mi | $870 | +$215 (+33%) |
Studio rent in Kearney — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kearney?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kearney, Nebraska is $655 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $1,451.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kearney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,200 ($2,183/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kearney expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kearney's studio median of $655 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kearney rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Kearney ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kearney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Columbus ($650), Norfolk ($650).