Gretna

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Gretna, NE Area Guide

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 2026, the average apartment rent in Gretna, NE is $1,169 for a studio, $1,353 for one bedroom, $1,570 for two bedrooms, and $2,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gretna has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,353/month
851 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gretna, NE is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

31 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

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

Gretna Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Squire John Thomas Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Gretna Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Gretna High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Gretna East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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

Commuter Rail

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 2026.