2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plattsmouth, NE
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plattsmouth, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,276 and +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Plattsmouth
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 Plattsmouth
Compare Plattsmouth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $940 |
| 2 | Kearney | $950 |
| 3 | Lexington | $960 |
| 4 | Norfolk | $960 |
| 5 | Fremont | $1,060 |
| 6 | Grand Island | $1,130 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,140 |
| 9 | Grand Island | $1,130 |
| 10 | Fremont | $1,060 |
| 11 | Norfolk | $960 |
| 12 | Lexington | $960 |
| 13 | Kearney | $950 |
| 14 | Columbus | $940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Plattsmouth.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Plattsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 9.7 mi | $1,255 | +$115 (+10%) |
| Papillion, NE | 10.8 mi | $1,480 | +$340 (+30%) |
| La Vista, NE | 16.1 mi | $1,350 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 18.3 mi | $1,100 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Omaha, NE | 20.7 mi | $1,380 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Gretna, NE | 23.4 mi | $1,520 | +$380 (+33%) |
| Bennington, NE | 31.5 mi | $1,570 | +$430 (+38%) |
| Fremont, NE | 49 mi | $1,060 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 51.6 mi | $1,206 | +$66 (+6%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 105.4 mi | $1,080 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Columbus, NE | 105.6 mi | $940 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 125.8 mi | $960 | $-180 (-16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Plattsmouth — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Plattsmouth?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Plattsmouth, Nebraska is $1,140 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,276.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Plattsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,600 ($3,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plattsmouth expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plattsmouth's 2-bedroom median of $1,140 is +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plattsmouth rank for 2-bedroom rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with 2-bedroom data, Plattsmouth ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Plattsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Council Bluffs ($1,100), Fremont ($1,060), Sioux City ($1,080).