Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $700 (25 Rentals)

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Bear Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek Apartments

14455 Harrison StOmaha, NE 68138
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Allora 168
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$1,466 - $3,223
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Allora 168

16751 Morgan AveGretna, NE 68028
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The Bend at Gretna
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bend at Gretna

111 E Westplains RdGretna, NE 68028
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Gretna Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gretna Oaks

502 Chestnut DrGretna, NE 68028

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Ballena, Omaha, NE Local Guide

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 Meadows Park Apartments priced from $795. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Ballena apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadows Park ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$795
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
The Creek ApartmentsAC Unit A - StudioStudio,1BA$975
Rock Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Gretna LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena, NE

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballena area is the $1.85 price per square foot Jameson Model at The Villas at Falling Waters in the in the Millard neighborhood starting from $2,618. The second greatest value Ballena apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom- 1388 SF Model at Echo Park starting at $2,154 with a $1.55 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Falling WatersJameson3BR,2BA$1.85
Echo Park2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom- 1388 SF2BR,2BA$1.55
Tiburon View ApartmentsBirdie2BR,2BA$1.36
Andover Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Avenue 204Boulevard2BR,2BA$1.46
Arno at CoventryMadison (First Floor)2BR,2BA$1.92
Rock Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Meadows Park ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.34
The Creek ApartmentsAC Unit B2B - 1 I 11BR,1BA$1.72

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Ballena, Omaha, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballena is at The Creek Apartments listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballena Apartment is $795 at Meadows Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ballena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballena is starting from $995 at Rock Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ballena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ballena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timbercreek Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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