Element 30 Apartments
2112 University Dr,
Kearney, NE 68845
$1,700 - $2,545 | 2 Beds
Founded in 1905 as Nebraska State Normal School, the University of Nebraska Kearney focuses on the undergraduate experience while becoming an international destination for some key graduate and online programs. Offering 120 undergraduate majors, 22 pre-professional programs, and 27 graduate programs, UNKearney’s programs support students working one-on-one with professors to conduct original research and creative projects.
A wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses are available for rent near the UNK campus. Access to U.S. 30 and I-80 makes commuting and traveling from the UNK campus simple.
NCAA Division II Lopers and more than 170 student organizations, including seven sororities and seven fraternities, contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at UNK. The City of Kearney is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community home to plenty of museums, historical attractions, and parks. Located in America’s heartland, the UNK campus is within a five-hour drive of cities such as Omaha, Denver, Kansas City, and Des Moines.
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Kearney, NE is $1,057 for a studio, $1,122 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two bedrooms, and $1,291 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearney has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Studio
535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,057/month
Average Rent
1 BR
676 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,122/month
Average Rent
2 BR
974 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,133/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,193 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,291/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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