Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gretna Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (100 Rentals)

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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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Bear Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek Apartments

14455 Harrison StOmaha, NE 68138
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Wildewood Village
1 to 2 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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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 Meadows Park Apartments priced from $795. Wildewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadows Park ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$795
Wildewood ApartmentsSpringfieldStudio,1BA$805
Founders RidgeTwo Bed/One Bath2BR,1BA$845
Willow Creek1 Bed, 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$875
Timbercreek ApartmentsSmall 1 Bed1BR,1BA$900
Gold Coast Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$925
Park Terrace1st floor apartment1BR,1BA$925
Tara Heights2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$955
Inwood Village ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$955
The Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, NE

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.26 price per square foot Duplex Model at Haven 97 in the in the Gretna neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 1527 Grandview Ave Model at 1527 Grandview Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
Haven 97Duplex3BR,3BA$1.26
1527 Grandview Ave1527 Grandview Ave2BR,2BA$1.21
Midland Heights Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.15
Huntington Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Flatwater2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1017 SF2BR,2BA$1.27
Appletree ApartmentsModel 2B - 960 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Park Terrace2nd or 3rd floor apartment2BR,1BA$1.26
Rock Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Foxboro Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1.21
Meadows Park ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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!

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 $978.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gretna?

The cheapest apartment in Gretna is Meadows Park Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Gretna costs $2,099.

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 63 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 $482 which is $1,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gretna.

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.

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