University of Nebraska Kearney

Kearney, NE

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University of Nebraska Kearney - Kearney, NE

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Founded in 1905 as Nebraska State Normal School, the University of Nebraska Kearney focuses on the undergraduate experience while becoming an international destination for some key graduate and online programs. Offering 120 undergraduate majors, 22 pre-professional programs, and 27 graduate programs, UNKearney’s programs support students working one-on-one with professors to conduct original research and creative projects.

A wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses are available for rent near the UNK campus. Access to U.S. 30 and I-80 makes commuting and traveling from the UNK campus simple.

NCAA Division II Lopers and more than 170 student organizations, including seven sororities and seven fraternities, contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at UNK. The City of Kearney is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community home to plenty of museums, historical attractions, and parks. Located in America’s heartland, the UNK campus is within a five-hour drive of cities such as Omaha, Denver, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Kearney, NE is $936 for a studio, $1,130 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $1,294 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearney has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 525 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $936/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 666 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,130/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,294/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Meadowlark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

9
out of 10

Windy Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

259 Students

8
out of 10

Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

7
out of 10

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

6
out of 10

Buffalo Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

6
out of 10

Horizon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

619 Students

5
out of 10

Sunrise Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

5
out of 10

Kearney West High School

Public

Grades 8-12

50 Students

1
out of 10

Boys & Girls Home-Kearney

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Richard Young RTC School

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Kearney Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,629 Students

6
out of 10

Kearney West High School

Public

Grades 8-12

50 Students

1
out of 10

Boys & Girls Home-Kearney

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Richard Young RTC School

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • KidZone
  • Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District
  • Fort Kearny State Historical Park
  • Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
  • Union Pacific State Recreation Area

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