Rent in Central City, NE
A 2-bedroom in Central City, NE (ZIP 68826) typically rents for about $697 a month, with a range of $697–$1,014. Owner-occupied homes in Merrick County pay about 1.30% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $754 | $754 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $775 | $775 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $697 | $697–$1,014 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,404 | $1,404 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,655 | $1,655 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Central City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Central City, NE?
- About $697 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $697–$1,014. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Central City, NE?
- About $775 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $775. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Central City, NE?
- About $1,404 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,404. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Central City, NE?
- About $754 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $754. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Central City, NE?
- About $1,655 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,655. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Central City, NE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Merrick County pay a typical 1.30% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Central City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).