Cheap Homes for Rent in Ballena Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $1,600 (4 Rentals)

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property at 13509 Carpenter St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

13509 Carpenter St

OmahaNE68138

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property at 17824 Margo St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

17824 Margo St

OmahaNE68136

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Ballena, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena, NE

As of April 15, 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 $1,577 with a $1.45 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.
Huntington Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Andover Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Avenue 204Junction1BR,1BA$1.40
Northridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 810 SF1BR,1BA$1.54
Tiburon View ApartmentsAce1BR,1BA$1.71
Rock Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Echo Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 693 SF1BR,1BA$1.73
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.34
The Creek ApartmentsAC Unit B2 - 1 I 11BR,1BA$1.72
Willow Creek1 Bed, 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1.35

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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 Ballena

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballena?

There are currently 28 Apartments for Rent in Ballena, NE with pricing that ranges from $875 to $3,649. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballena ranging from $1,800 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ballena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ballena ranges from $1,800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,378.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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