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Rental Market Trends in Seward, NE

What is the average rent in Seward, NE?

$847/month

Average Rent

507 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Seward, NE is $847 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Seward more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Seward, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $847 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,109 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,654 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$847/month
507 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,109/month
243 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,654/month
1,034 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 Seward, NE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in Seward is $847, you’ll want to make about $2,823 per month or $33,876 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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Seward, NE

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409 S 3rd St

409 S 3rd St

409 S 3rd St,
Seward, NE 68434

$2,250

2 Beds

510 N 4th St

510 N 4th St

510 N 4th St,
Seward, NE 68434

$950

2 Beds

231 N 1st St

231 N 1st St

231 N 1st St,
Seward, NE 68434

$900

2 Beds

46 Bradford St

46 Bradford St

46 Bradford St,
Seward, NE 68434

$950

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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