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Rental Market Trends in Seward, NE

What is the average rent in Seward, NE?

$746/month

Average Rent

460 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Seward, NE is $746 per month. This is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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, $746 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,179 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,581 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$746/month
460 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,179/month
366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,581/month
930 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$958/month
0 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 2%, 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 December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seward, NE
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seward, NE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $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 Seward, NE?

Because the average rent in Seward is $746, you’ll want to make about $2,486 per month or $29,832 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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906 Lincoln St

906 Lincoln St

906 Lincoln St,
Seward, NE 68434

$475

1 Bed

409 S 3rd St

409 S 3rd St

409 S 3rd St,
Seward, NE 68434

$2,250

2 Beds

348 S 5th St

348 S 5th St

348 S 5th St,
Seward, NE 68434

$1,110

2 Beds

1710 Eastridge Ave

1710 Eastridge Ave

1710 Eastridge Ave,
Seward, NE 68434

$1,495

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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