Ralston Apartments for Rent

Keeping Ralston Unique

No matter what direction you're coming from, in order to get into Ralston, Nebraska, you'll need to pass through Omaha. This huge city completely surrounds tiny Ralston. Technically, Omaha could annex the town at any time as long as its population remains under 10,000. So hurry up, renters, come on over and help preserve Ralston! Okay, there's not really any danger of losing this town to Omaha. Back in the 1960s, the two cities reached an accord and Omaha agreed to allow Ralston to continue to exist as a separate city. Apartment renters who move here will love this town's strong sense of community. They'll also get to make use of all the theaters, museums, parks, and restaurants of the larger metropolis. Win-win.

Before you decide if Ralston is the town for you, head over to the LocalTalkLink where you can find out all about life in Ralston from those who know it best: current residents. Type any questions you may have into the Ask a Question feature and feed your need for Ralston knowledge.

An Apartment for Any Budget

Apartment renters have plenty of options when looking at rentals in Ralston. There's a considerable range in apartment sizes, styles, and rental rates, so be sure to shop around using our apartment finder to snatch up that perfect new pad. Take a look at the table above to see what places are currently going for in Ralston. Don’t forget to hit up the AptGuideLink for some pointers on how to locate the best place for you and yours.

The Sports Aren't New but the Arenas Are

Renters who move to Ralston will get to make use of a brand new Sports and Entertainment Center in the near future. The city has been working on this project for a while and intends to break ground on the complex soon. Once the center is complete, residents will have a place to watch or play a game of hockey, enjoy a musical performance, and get together with friends and neighbors for a great night out. In the meantime, Omaha is home to a brand new, 24,000 seat ballpark and a football stadium where renters from Ralston go to cheer on the Nighthawks.

Getting Back to Nature

Though Omaha is a built up, fully modern city, the small town of Ralston hasn't given in to the city's request for suburban sprawl. On the contrary, Ralston has retained its small town feel through its quiet, winding roads and plentiful parks. This is great news for outdoorsy types and anyone who enjoys some fresh air. There are around a dozen playgrounds, sports, and nature parks right in town, including a few that have lakes for renters to fish or swim in. With so many parks around, it's pretty easy for renters to walk or bike to the closest one (and on the peaceful streets of Ralston, riding a bike through town won't be the last thing you do).

Want a little more of the great outdoors? A short drive will bring you over to Edward Zorinsky and Chalco Hills Recreation Areas. Each of these large parks surrounds a lake, giving renters access to water sports, fishing, and beach lounging. The wooded areas around the lakes are also great for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife around the lakes. You can spot some incredible birds and mammals in this part of the state, so pack those binoculars and keep the peepers peeled.

The Party Never Stops

Things tend to be pretty quiet around Ralston most evenings. The people who live here like to get together with friends and neighbors for a quiet evening in or a nice dinner at a local restaurant. Renters who move here won't have to kiss their nightlife goodbye, though. There is partying going on. Omaha has enough entertainment options to keep everyone happy. The city has theaters and galleries for patrons of the arts, high end and as well as hole in the wall restaurants for foodies of every shape and size, and plenty of clubs to keep the laugher rolling and the music playing all night long. After a wild night out, one of the best things about living in Ralston is that you'll get to return to your quiet, peaceful apartment, sheltered from the noise and bright lights of the city in order to rest up for the next day's big adventure.