Studio Apartment Rent in Gretna, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gretna, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,807 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gretna
Compare Gretna's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $650 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 3 | Kearney | $655 |
| 4 | Lexington | $660 |
| 5 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 6 | Fremont | $810 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 13 | Gretna (this page) | $1,190 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,230 |
| 2 | Gretna (this page) | $1,190 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 9 | Fremont | $810 |
| 10 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 11 | Lexington | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gretna.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gretna |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista, NE | 14.3 mi | $1,060 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Papillion, NE | 16.2 mi | $1,160 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Omaha, NE | 16.3 mi | $1,082 | $-108 (-9%) |
| Bennington, NE | 18.7 mi | $1,230 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 23.4 mi | $890 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Bellevue, NE | 23.5 mi | $985 | $-205 (-17%) |
| Fremont, NE | 27.9 mi | $810 | $-380 (-32%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 30.6 mi | $865 | $-325 (-27%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 35.2 mi | $872 | $-318 (-27%) |
| Columbus, NE | 82.3 mi | $650 | $-540 (-45%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 93.8 mi | $740 | $-450 (-38%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 103.2 mi | $650 | $-540 (-45%) |
Studio rent in Gretna — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gretna?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gretna, Nebraska is $1,190 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,807.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gretna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gretna expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gretna's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gretna rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Gretna ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gretna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Vista ($1,060), Papillion ($1,160), Omaha ($1,082).