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Rental Market Trends in Grand Island, NE

What is the average rent in Grand Island, NE?

$1,065/month

Average Rent

743 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Grand Island, NE is $1,065 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Grand Island more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Grand Island, you can expect to pay about $1,128 per month for a studio, $1,065 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,305 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,353 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,128/month
561 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,065/month
743 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,305/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,353/month
1,165 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 Grand Island, NE?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Grand Island, NE
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Grand Island, NE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Grand Island is $1,065, you’ll want to make about $3,550 per month or $42,600 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.

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Grand Island, NE

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Apartment Averages

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Concord Villas

Concord Villas

1113 N Claude Rd,
Grand Island, NE 68803

$2,495

3 Beds

Talon Apartments

Talon Apartments

200 US-34,
Grand Island, NE 68801

$1,049 - $1,645

1-2 Beds

Autumn Park Apartments

Autumn Park Apartments

3720 W State St,
Grand Island, NE 68803

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2-3 Beds

Legacy 34

Legacy 34

3601 Innate Circle,
Grand Island, NE 68801

$1,100 - $2,450

1-2 Beds

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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 February 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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