1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gretna, NE
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gretna, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,807 and +9% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Gretna
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gretna
Compare Gretna's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $720 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $730 |
| 3 | Kearney | $785 |
| 4 | Lexington | $870 |
| 5 | Fremont | $880 |
| 6 | Grand Island | $920 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $950 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $975 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $1,045 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,130 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,151 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,230 |
| 13 | Gretna (this page) | $1,270 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,310 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,310 |
| 2 | Gretna (this page) | $1,270 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,230 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,151 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,130 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $1,045 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $975 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $950 |
| 9 | Grand Island | $920 |
| 10 | Fremont | $880 |
| 11 | Lexington | $870 |
| 12 | Kearney | $785 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $730 |
| 14 | Columbus | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Gretna.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Gretna |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista, NE | 14.3 mi | $1,130 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Papillion, NE | 16.2 mi | $1,230 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Omaha, NE | 16.3 mi | $1,151 | $-119 (-9%) |
| Bennington, NE | 18.7 mi | $1,310 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 23.4 mi | $950 | $-320 (-25%) |
| Bellevue, NE | 23.5 mi | $1,045 | $-225 (-18%) |
| Fremont, NE | 27.9 mi | $880 | $-390 (-31%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 30.6 mi | $920 | $-350 (-28%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 35.2 mi | $975 | $-295 (-23%) |
| Columbus, NE | 82.3 mi | $720 | $-550 (-43%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 93.8 mi | $850 | $-420 (-33%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 103.2 mi | $730 | $-540 (-43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Gretna — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gretna?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Gretna, Nebraska is $1,270 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,807.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Gretna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gretna expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gretna's 1-bedroom median of $1,270 is +9% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gretna rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with 1-bedroom data, Gretna ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Gretna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include La Vista ($1,130), Papillion ($1,230), Omaha ($1,151).