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Rental Market Trends in Wayne, NE

What is the average rent in Wayne, NE?

$962/month

Average Rent

692 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Wayne, NE is $962 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Wayne more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wayne, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $962 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,140 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,375 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$962/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,140/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,375/month
1,188 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 Wayne, NE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wayne, NE
Last Updated September 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wayne, NE
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 Wayne, NE?

Because the average rent in Wayne is $962, you’ll want to make about $3,206 per month or $38,472 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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Wayne, NE

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Apartment Averages

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820 Windom St

820 Windom St

820 Windom St,
Wayne, NE 68787

$1,200

4 Beds

308 E 9th St

308 E 9th St

308 E 9th St,
Wayne, NE 68787

$450

Studio

Prairie Park Apartments

Prairie Park Apartments

801 E 4th St,
Wayne, NE 68787

$1,265

1-3 Beds

Erin Apartments

Erin Apartments

918 Main St,
Wayne, NE 68787

$750 - $1,200

2-4 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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