La Vista

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La Vista, NE

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A quiet Omaha suburb

Suburban Quaint Community Family-Friendly

La Vista is a small suburban community just 15 minutes south of downtown Omaha. La Vista is almost entirely residential, consisting of charming neighborhoods full of modern and preserved mid-century homes. Numerous public parks and community sports facilities round out the town, giving the city a lush, green backdrop. Small-town charm runs deep here, and the community values shopping local, but large retail centers like Southport Plaza provide more shopping and dining destinations. Residents of La Vista enjoy a peaceful city with a friendly atmosphere, making it a popular community for folks who work in Omaha but prefer a more tranquil home environment. Renters have a variety of apartments ranging from low to mid-rise styles.

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Sunset over rural Nebraska

Golf course near La Vista

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in La Vista, NE is $1,180 for a studio, $1,108 for one bedroom, $1,316 for two bedrooms, and $1,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Vista has increased by 6.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,108/month
744 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Portal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

455 Students

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out of 10

G Stanley Hall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

409 Students

5
out of 10

Parkview Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

426 Students

4
out of 10

La Vista West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

310 Students

3
out of 10

Brook Valley School

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

La Vista Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

716 Students

5
out of 10

Brook Valley School

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Brook Valley School

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Gifford Farm Education Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

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Living in La Vista

Restaurants

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You will find a number of restaurants worth checking out inside the city limits. Most are clustered around the strip mall on S. 84th St. This is where you’ll find Chili’s Grill and Bar, for example. Lina’s Mexican Restaurant on Brentwood Dr. is a local favorite. Godfather’s Pizza, located on 84th is a Nebraska legacy. In nearby Ralston, you can get something spicy at Gusto Cuban Café or go to Maria’s Mexican Restaurant for the best tacos around.

Transportation

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Transportation options vary in La Vista, but the best way to get around is by car. Interstate 80 borders the town on the west. The east route will take drivers to either W. Dodge Rd. or the 480 when commuting to Omaha. I-80 W. is a direct route to Lincoln, the state’s second largest city and the capital.

La Vista is a suburb of Omaha, so it is covered by that city’s bus service, OMetro. The 93 will pick riders up at park and ride lots located on 84th. St. and take them to the city’s Downtown Transit Center where they can transfer to another line to go into other areas of Omaha.

Shopping

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Most La Vista residents go to Papillion to the south or into Omaha for major shopping needs. Papillion offers a Super Target store on N. Washington St. and a Walmart Super Center at Market Pointe on S. 71 St. Plaza. Market Pointe is a shopping mall two miles from La Vista.

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