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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Omaha, NE

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Omaha, NE area range in price from $475 to $4,434 with an overall median price of $1,867. The three Omaha neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ford Birthsite at $950, Maclad Heights at $785, and Omaha Acres at $770. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Omaha Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ford Birthsite$950$9501
Maclad Heights$1,075$78515
Omaha Acres$1,100$77022
Saratoga$1,100$77022
Far North Omaha$1,300$77028
Orchard Park$1,300$72526
Woodbridge$1,348$80018
Brown Park$1,350$7257
Keystone$1,400$520104
Market West$1,422$78228

Cheapest Available Omaha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Omaha, NE is a Studio unit found at Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $557. The Avenue apartments in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Omaha apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments0/1 - 30%Studio,1BA$557
The Avenue apartmentsStudio w/ HW FloorsStudio,1BA$625
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$645
Juniper GardensStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$697
Copperstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityOne bed1BR,1BA$705
Preserve at Evans Place1 Bed, 1 Bath - 663 SF1BR,1BA$720
Keystone RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments1A1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Omaha, NE

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Omaha area is the $0.85 price per square foot Ranch Style Duplex A Model at Westwood Duplexes in the in the Southwest Omaha neighborhood starting from $1,672. The second greatest value Omaha apartment is the Townhome Model at Camelot Village starting at $1,493 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwood DuplexesRanch Style Duplex A3BR,2BA$0.85
Camelot VillageTownhome3BR,1.5BA$0.96
Colonial Park3A3BR,1BA$1.04
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityTwo Bed w/ Den2BR,1BA$0.90
Edgewater Court ApartmentsBuckingham2BR,2BA$1.00
L15 LoftsClassic1BR,1BA$0.84
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
Club at Highland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Wheaten Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03

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Omaha Overview

Omaha, Nebraska is a wonderful place to call home. With a wide variety of fun to be had all over town and plenty of options in great apartments in Omaha to call home, this place may be the perfect place you've been looking for. Omaha has developed from a scrappy trading city bordered by lands occupied by the Pawnee, Otoe, Sious and Ioway into vibrant city with a strong business community. The development of the stockyards, packing houses and associated breweries created a sustainable base for the city’s continual development.

Why live in Omaha, NE?

Omaha is known for its rich, diverse heritage. While a modern city that is moving into the future, residents also cherish and honor the past. They never forget that the city was built on a vast convergence of people from varied backgrounds. It is this cultural mix that has left a distinct mark on the city and its development. As a proud people, the city’s rough scrabble beginnings have grown into a certain strength and pride making it a wonderful place to call home. And - with a plethora of Omaha apartments for rent available all over town for prices that fit any budget, you can't lose here!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Omaha, NE

Ranked #1

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Omaha Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Omaha?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Omaha is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Omaha?

The cheapest apartment in Omaha is Copperstone Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Omaha costs $1,867.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Omaha?

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 9,803 regular apartments in Omaha 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 Omaha?

Cheap apartments in Omaha have an average cost of $564 which is $1,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Omaha.

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