What is the average apartment size in Ralston?

The average size for a Ralston, NE apartment is 949 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ralston?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ralston is $1,276 per month, a 3.13% increase from last year’s average of $1,237.

What is the average apartment size in Ralston?

The typical apartment in Ralston offers about 949 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ralston, NE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ralston?

The typical rent budget in Ralston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ralston?

In Ralston, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ralston is $1,276, a 3.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,237.

One-bedroom apartments provide 871 square feet for $1,165, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,426 offer 1,065 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ralston, NE

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,276	949 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,165	871 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,426	1,065 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ralston, NE rent trends

Rental prices in Ralston, NE have increased by 3.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,237 to $1,276.

What's the typical rent budget in Ralston, NE?

The largest share of rentals in Ralston, NE (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ralston, NE?

1,223 or 42% of the households in Ralston, NE are renter-occupied while 1,710 or 58% are owner-occupied.

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How Ralston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Omaha	$1,308
Lincoln	$1,341
Fremont	$1,102
Bellevue	$1,404
Papillion	$1,432
Gretna	$1,557
La Vista	$1,323
Blair	$1,136
Council Bluffs, IA	$1,251
Ralston	$1,276

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ralston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.