Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gretna Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (46 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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Ellis Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis Pointe

6320-6410 S 72nd StOmaha, NE 68127
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Cranston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cranston

4921 Copper Creek RdOmaha, NE 68157
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Wildewood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wildewood Village

6710 S 83rd AveOmaha, NE 68127
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Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Apartments

6300-6310 S 96th CtOmaha, NE 68127
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Westridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

3610 Gayle AveBellevue, NE 68123
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Cimarron Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cimarron Terrace

9852 Josephine CtLa Vista, NE 68128
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The Vincent
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vincent

105 W Gold Coast RdPapillion, NE 68046
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Tara Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Heights

812-818 Janesview StPapillion, NE 68046
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Southfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southfield

7001-7013 S 83rd StLa Vista, NE 68128

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Park Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

1130 Delmar DrPapillion, NE 68046
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Gretna Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gretna Oaks

502 Chestnut DrGretna, NE 68028

Gretna, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gretna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gretna area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Belleville priced from $785. Founders Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BellevilleEfficiency 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Founders Ridge40% Two Bed/One Bath2BR,1BA$845
Gold Coast Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$895
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Midland Heights Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1st Floor1BR,1BA$940
Southwinds Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Appletree ApartmentsModel 1C - 900 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,000
Rock Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Gretna Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Vivere ApartmentsElmhurstStudio,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, NE

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.01 price per square foot Classic Unit C Model at Bellbrook Townhomes in the in the Ballena neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Village at Papillion starting at $1,290 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Gretna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gretna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellbrook TownhomesClassic Unit C2BR,2.5BA$1.01
The Village at Papillion4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.93
Huntington ApartmentsONE MONTH FREE MOVE IN SPECIAL!! Contact us for...2BR,2BA$1.09
Tara Heights2 bed, 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Gretna Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Appletree ApartmentsModel 1C - 900 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.11
Gold Coast Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.28
Inwood Village ApartmentsD22BR,1.5BA$1.20
Foxboro Apartment Homes15567 Adams Street #1021BR,1BA$1.25
Midland Heights Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gretna, Omaha, NE

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Nebraska and customized analysis for Southwest Omaha, NE. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Gretna Neighborhood in Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gretna Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gretna?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gretna is under $1,032.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gretna?

The cheapest apartment in Gretna is Belleville which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Gretna costs $2,292.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gretna?

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 48 regular apartments in Gretna 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 Gretna?

Cheap apartments in Gretna have an average cost of $462 which is $1,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gretna.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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