Element 30 Apartments
2112 University Dr,
Kearney, NE 68845
$1,300 - $2,545
Studio - 2 Beds
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE
University of Nebraska Kearney - Kearney, NE
Area Guide
Cheer for the Lopers in your blue and gold
UNK
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UNKearney
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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.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Kearney, NE is $1,055 for a studio, $1,121 for one bedroom, $1,144 for two bedrooms, and $1,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearney has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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541 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,055/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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671 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,121/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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978 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,144/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,186 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,345/month
Average Rent
Transportation
48
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
577 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
50 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
50 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- KidZone
- Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District
- Fort Kearny State Historical Park
- Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
- Union Pacific State Recreation Area
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