Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benson Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (72 Rentals)

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4705 Burdette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Burdette St

4705 Burdette StOmaha, NE 68104
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J.K. Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

J.K. Apartments

817 N 47th StOmaha, NE 68132
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Glendale
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale

406 N 49th StOmaha, NE 68132

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Bedford Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Square

4512-4518 Bedford AveOmaha, NE 68104
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Benson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benson Apartments

5140 Northwest Radial HwyOmaha, NE 68104
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Saunders School
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saunders School

415 N 41st AveOmaha, NE 68131
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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7110-7122 Jones CirOmaha, NE 68106
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4920 Capitol Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4920 Capitol Ave

4920 Capitol AveOmaha, NE 68132
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4704 Cass St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4704 Cass St

4704 Cass StOmaha, NE 68132
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Hilltop Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

1121 N 48th AveOmaha, NE 68132
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Benson, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Benson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Benson area of Omaha, NE is a Studio unit found at ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave priced from $695. Juniper Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $697. Here are the most affordable Benson apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Juniper GardensStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$697
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityOne bed1BR,1BA$705
Keystone RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
MarCon Dundee ApartmentsCalifornia - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
MarCon Capitol ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
Cuming St Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Gladstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benson, NE

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benson area is the $0.90 price per square foot Two Bed w/ Den Model at Westbrook Gardens After55 Community in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Benson apartment is the Village Townhome w/Carport Model at Indian Hills Village Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,215 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityTwo Bed w/ Den2BR,1BA$0.90
Indian Hills Village Apartments and TownhomesVillage Townhome w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$1.14
320 N 40th StApt. 52BR,1BA$1.19
Century House2 bed 1 bath A2BR,1BA$1.06
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrchard - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
MarCon Capitol ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Village at Grant Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 790 SF1BR,1BA$1.08
Benson Crest Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Keystone Park Apartments - Benson1 bedroom / 1 bath - Tenant Pays Utils..1BR,1BA$1.21
Keystone RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Benson, Omaha, NE

Ranked #124

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Benson Neighborhood in Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Benson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Benson is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benson?

The cheapest apartment in Benson is Westbrook Gardens After55 Community which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Benson costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benson?

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 27 regular apartments in Benson 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 Benson?

Cheap apartments in Benson have an average cost of $268 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benson.

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