
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, NE from $400 (580 Rentals)
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Copperstone Apartments

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Richland Park Apartments

Flats at Miracle Hills

Westwood Apartments

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Fox Run Apartments

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1911 Park Ave

The Colonial Apartments

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Residences at Sorensen Square

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The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments
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6640 Military Ave

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Douglas County, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $475 | $4,434 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $510 | $3,327 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $620 | $5,604 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $965 | $3,770 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $649 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Douglas County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Douglas County, NE is a Studio unit found at 3902 Harney in the Holy Cross neighborhood priced from $645. Chester Manor in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Douglas County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3902 Harney | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SF | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Chester Manor | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Keystone Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Copperstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Flats at Miracle Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Avenue apartments | Midsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Camelot Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Preserve at Evans Place | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 718 SF | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| The Colonial Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, NE
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Updated Model at 78th Place in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,065. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Torrey Pines starting at $1,072 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Pacific Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78th Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Updated | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Torrey Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Beacon Hill | Two Bedroom 215B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Whispering Isle Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Orleans Square | 2 bedroom / 1 bath - REFRESHED - TT Pays Util. | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 111 S 38th St, Unit 3 | 111 S 38th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Residences at Sorensen Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Club at Highland Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3902 Harney | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas County is under $755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas County is Chester Manor which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Douglas County costs $2,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 349 regular apartments in Douglas County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Douglas County?
Cheap apartments in Douglas County have an average cost of $312 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.
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