
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kearney, NE from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Kearney Apartment Homes

2500 W 24th St

Village Plaza Homes

The Sterling Apartments At Kearney

Stratford Apartments

Park Meadow

2703 W 24th St

The Crystal on C Ave

Stoneridge Apartment Homes
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Broadmoor Apartments

Prairie View - Kearney

Kearney Plaza Homes

Westside

Burlington Place

The Preston

The Cooper Apartment Homes

The Residences at Liberty Campus

Lakeside

Old Walnut
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Loomis Apartment Homes

Regency Heights

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Cross Creek Apartments

East Park on Stuhr

Talon Apartments

Pioneer Trail Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe

The Theatre District Flats

Cedar Ridge
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Prairie Heights Apartments

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

Legacy 34

Cherry Park

LongLeaf Apartments

Hill Street Townhomes

Elm 26 Apartments

Wheatridge Apartments

Vintage Rows

Bel Apartments
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Water Tower Residences

Iron Horse Flats

535 Flats

North Adams Flats

74980 444th Rd

1122 W Charles St

The Logan on 11th

6th Ave Flats

1104 Residences

832 Flats
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Kearney, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kearney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $745 | $1,500 |
| Kearney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $675 | $2,070 |
| Kearney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $615 | $2,545 |
| Kearney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $930 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Kearney Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kearney, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Burlington Place priced from $675. Westside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kearney apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Westside | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Lakeside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Talon Apartments | The Phillips | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Pioneer Trail Flats | The Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearney, NE and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearney area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Kearney apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at LongLeaf Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Kearney apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Oak Pointe | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Pioneer Trail Flats | The Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Westside | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kearney Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kearney?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kearney is at Old Walnut listed at $745.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kearney Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kearney Apartment is $675 at Burlington Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kearney Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kearney is starting from $825 at Westside.
What is the most affordable Kearney Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kearney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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