Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $800 (13 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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Gretna Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gretna Oaks

502 Chestnut DrGretna, 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

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 Rock Creek Apartments priced from $900. 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
Rock Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Gretna Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Willow Creek2 Bed, 1 Bath B12BR,1BA$1,080
The Creek ApartmentsAC Unit B2B - 1 I 11BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena, NE

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballena area is the $1.11 price per square foot Select Unit C Model at Bellbrook Townhomes in the in the Ballena neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Ballena apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Andover Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $1,611 with a $1.48 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.
Bellbrook TownhomesSelect Unit C2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Andover Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
Avenue 204Heights2BR,2BA$1.45
Gretna Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Northridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 810 SF1BR,1BA$1.52
Willow Creek2 Bed, 1 Bath B12BR,1BA$1.35
Tiburon View ApartmentsAce1BR,1BA$1.71
Rock Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.34
The Creek ApartmentsAC Unit B2B - 1 I 11BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ballena, Omaha, NE

Ranked #136

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 Gretna Landing listed at $1,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballena Apartment is $900 at Rock Creek 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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