
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $795 (31 Rentals)
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6759 S 181st Ct

16015 Greenleaf St

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9002 David Cir

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13718 Polk St

Avenue 204

Gretna Landing

Northridge

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Allora 168

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Ballena, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballena Studio Apartments | $1,388 | $1,059 | $2,216 |
| Ballena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $900 | $2,599 |
| Ballena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,075 | $3,030 |
| Ballena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,300 | $3,539 |
| Ballena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $2,950 | $3,241 |
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Cheapest Available Ballena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballena area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Timbercreek Apartments priced from $900. The Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Ballena apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercreek Apartments | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Creek Apartments | AC Unit A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Gretna Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Echo Park | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 650 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,148 |
| Gretna Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Andover Pointe Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Northridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Avenue 204 | Junction | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Windsor Hills | Sunflower | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Arno at Coventry | Erica | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena, NE
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballena area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Huntington Apartments in the in the Ballena neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Ballena apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Andover Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $1,479 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Southwest Omaha neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Andover Pointe Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Avenue 204 | Boulevard | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Gretna Oaks | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Northridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Tiburon View Apartments | Bunker | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Arno at Coventry | Harrison (First Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Creek Apartments | AC Unit B2B - 1 I 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | Small 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Echo Park | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 650 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballena is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballena?
The cheapest apartment in Ballena is Timbercreek Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Ballena costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballena?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 76 regular apartments in Ballena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ballena?
Cheap apartments in Ballena have an average cost of $369 which is $1,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballena.
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