Element 30 Apartments
2112 University Dr,
Kearney, NE 68845
$1,395 - $2,545
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney, NE
Cheer for the Lopers in your blue and gold
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Kearney, NE is $1,061 for a studio, $1,182 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearney has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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539 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,061/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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709 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,182/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,180/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,165 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,359/month
Average Rent
Learn More About University of Nebraska Kearney
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Nebraska Kearney - Kearney, NE (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Nebraska Kearney - Kearney, NE (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Nebraska Kearney - Kearney, NE (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
536 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
65 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
65 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
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.