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Central Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Omaha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Copperstone Apartments priced from $695. Camelot Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Central Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copperstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Camelot VillageStudioStudio,1BA$715
Fox Run ApartmentsStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$730
California Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Eden West ApartmentsSTUDIO | 1 Bath | 600 sq ftStudio,1BA$800
108 Blondo1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$815
Howard Street Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$825
Flats on 75th1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$826
Kensington Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
LionsHead ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Omaha, NE

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Omaha area is the $0.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom- 1.5 Bath Model at Villa Vinee Apartments in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,133. The second greatest value Central Omaha apartment is the Trenton Model at Ontario Place starting at $1,715 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Vinee ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.71
Ontario PlaceTrenton2BR,2BA$1.14
78th Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath Updated2BR,2BA$0.93
Onyx at AksarbenCarnelian3BR,2BA$1.10
Apple Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Centre RidgeArmbrust I1BR,1BA$1.11
The NormandyMonet1BR,1BA$1.14
Blondo Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16
108 Blondo1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Copperstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Omaha. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Omaha Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Omaha?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Omaha is under $855.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Omaha?

The cheapest apartment in Central Omaha is Copperstone Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Omaha costs $1,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 28 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Omaha?

Cheap apartments in Central Omaha have an average cost of $350 which is $1,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Omaha.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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