Rental Market Trends in Sidney, NE

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

As of April 2026, the average rent in Sidney, NE was $727/month.

What is the average rent in Sidney, NE?

$727/month

Average Rent

799 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Sidney, NE is $727 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Sidney more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sidney, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $727 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $890 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $996 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$727/month

799 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$890/month

948 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$996/month

1,210 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 Sidney, NE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

33% Below $700/month

33% $700 - $1,000/month

33% $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 Sidney, NE?

Because the average rent in Sidney is $727, you’ll want to make about $2,423 per month or $29,076 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 Sidney, NE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Sidney, 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

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Crestview

2730 11th Ave,
Sidney, NE 69162

$700 - $835

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.