Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Ralston, NE

Median rent

Median rent in Ralston

$1,145/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ralston is $1,145 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $804 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ralston

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ralston rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ralston, NE

Average rent prices in Ralston have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ralston, NE

Rent prices in Ralston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ralston is $1,015, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Ralston run $915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,205.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,122

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,552

3%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,865

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,122

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,552

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ralston, NE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ralston, NE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ralston and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ralston

Median rent price$1,145
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,240
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ralston, NE is 8% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.

Discover rentals in Ralston, NE

7301 Q St #1-237 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ralston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

7764 Maywood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ralston

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Ralston, NE

Quick answers to common questions about the Ralston rental market.

How much is rent in Ralston?

The average rent in Ralston is $1,145 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ralston?

Average rent prices in Ralston have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ralston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ralston is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $804 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ralston?

To comfortably afford rent in Ralston, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ralston?

Ralston welcomes pets with 76% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies. This high percentage reflects the community's accommodating approach to renters with four-legged companions, making it relatively easy to find housing that accepts pets.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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