Studio Apartment Rent in Plattsmouth, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Plattsmouth, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,276 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Plattsmouth
Compare Plattsmouth'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 | $655 |
| 4 | Lexington | $660 |
| 5 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 6 | Fremont | $810 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth (this page) | $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 (this page) | $890 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 9 | Fremont | $810 |
| 10 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 11 | Lexington | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Plattsmouth.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Plattsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 9.7 mi | $985 | +$95 (+11%) |
| Papillion, NE | 10.8 mi | $1,160 | +$270 (+30%) |
| La Vista, NE | 16.1 mi | $1,060 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 18.3 mi | $865 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Omaha, NE | 20.7 mi | $1,082 | +$192 (+22%) |
| Gretna, NE | 23.4 mi | $1,190 | +$300 (+34%) |
| Bennington, NE | 31.5 mi | $1,230 | +$340 (+38%) |
| Fremont, NE | 49 mi | $810 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 51.6 mi | $872 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 105.4 mi | $740 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Columbus, NE | 105.6 mi | $650 | $-240 (-27%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 125.8 mi | $650 | $-240 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Plattsmouth — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Plattsmouth?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Plattsmouth, Nebraska is $890 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,276.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Plattsmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plattsmouth expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Plattsmouth's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plattsmouth rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Plattsmouth ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Plattsmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Council Bluffs ($865), Fremont ($810), Lincoln ($872).