Rental Market Trends in Gothenburg, NE

Q: What is the average rent in Gothenburg, NE?

As of July 2025, the average rent in Gothenburg, NE was $745/month.

What is the average rent in Gothenburg, NE?

$745/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+19.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Gothenburg, NE is $745 per month. This is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Gothenburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gothenburg, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $745 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $771 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$745/month

699 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$771/month

854 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gothenburg, NE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 19.5%, which averages out to $145 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

100% $700 - $1,000/month

0% $1,001 - $1,500/month

0% $1,501 - $2,000/month

0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gothenburg, NE?

Because the average rent in Gothenburg is $745, you’ll want to make about $2,483 per month or $29,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Gothenburg, NE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Gothenburg, NE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Gothenburg we think you'll love

Lakeside

210 20th St,
Gothenburg, NE 69138

1-2 Beds | $730 - $845

Westside

2101 Avenue O,
Cozad, NE 69130

1-3 Beds | $615 - $925

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.