Gretna

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Gretna, NE

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Growing suburb in a convenient locale

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Growing Welcoming

Located about halfway between Omaha and Lincoln, Gretna is a tranquil suburb on the rise. In addition to its many townhomes, houses, and apartments already available for rent, Gretna is developing even more housing options to accommodate the growing community. Gretna residents enjoy a peaceful suburban environment, with plenty of scenic residential neighborhoods and ample restaurants and shops strewn along U.S. 6.

Gretna sits within minutes of numerous outdoor destinations, including Calco Hills Recreation Area, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, and the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, as well as the renowned Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Excellent shopping is also just a short drive away at the expansive Nebraska Crossing Outlets. Convenience to I-80 connects Gretna residents to Omaha, Lincoln, and much more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gretna, NE is $1,338 for a studio, $1,264 for one bedroom, $1,459 for two bedrooms, and $2,273 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gretna has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,264/month
881 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Reeder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

542 Students

9
out of 10

Gretna Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

6
out of 10

Squire John Thomas Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

390 Students

5
out of 10

Gretna Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

728 Students

6
out of 10

Gretna High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,729 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schramm Park State Recreational Area
  • Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
  • Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
  • Two Rivers State Recreation Area
  • Louisville State Recreation Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield
  • Lincoln

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.