Kearney is a city in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 27,431 at the 2000 census and increased to 29,385 by 2006. It is the county seat of Buffalo County and home to the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Kearney is pronounced 'kar-ney', not 'ker-ney'. Kearney apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Kearney apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.