Studio Apartment Rent in Scottsbluff, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Scottsbluff, Nebraska as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $900 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Scottsbluff
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 Scottsbluff
Compare Scottsbluff'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 | Scottsbluff (this page) | $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 | Scottsbluff (this page) | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Scottsbluff.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Scottsbluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, CO | 92.7 mi | $720 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Cheyenne, WY | 97.5 mi | $790 | +$130 (+20%) |
| Greeley, CO | 128.7 mi | $1,100 | +$440 (+67%) |
| Evans, CO | 130.9 mi | $1,160 | +$500 (+76%) |
| Windsor, CO | 132.8 mi | $1,340 | +$680 (+103%) |
| Timnath, CO | 133.6 mi | $1,360 | +$700 (+106%) |
| Fort Collins, CO | 137.2 mi | $1,448 | +$788 (+119%) |
| Milliken, CO | 138 mi | $1,240 | +$580 (+88%) |
| Johnstown, CO | 142.4 mi | $1,370 | +$710 (+108%) |
| Loveland, CO | 146.5 mi | $1,395 | +$735 (+111%) |
| Laramie, WY | 146.5 mi | $720 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Brighton, CO | 158.1 mi | $1,540 | +$880 (+133%) |
Studio rent in Scottsbluff — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Scottsbluff?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is $660 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $900.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Scottsbluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,400 ($2,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Scottsbluff expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Scottsbluff's studio median of $660 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Scottsbluff rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Scottsbluff ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Scottsbluff?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Scottsbluff.