Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $545 (87 Rentals)

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Central, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central 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 $736. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copperstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$695
Camelot VillageStudioStudio, 1BA$736
Kensington Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$745
Park on CenterMaverick1BR, 1BA$750
Orchard Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$785
5006-08 California St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$795
Villas de Amor1 bedroom / 1 bath - TT Pays Utilities1BR, 1BA$795
Grover Square ApartmentsThe BirchStudio, 1BA$800
LionsHead ApartmentsA1BR, 1BA$810
Eden West ApartmentsSTUDIO | 1 Bath | 600 sq ftStudio, 1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, NE

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.72 price per square foot Two Bedroom- 1.5 Bath Model at Villa Vinee Apartments in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,137. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Carnelian Model at Onyx at Aksarben in the Central neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Vinee ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$0.72
Onyx at AksarbenCarnelian3BR, 2BA$1.10
Apple Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.91
Parkwood TerraceMaple1BR, 1BA$1.14
Centre RidgeArmbrust I1BR, 1BA$1.11
The NormandyMonet1BR, 1BA$1.14
108 Blondo2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.09
Villas de Amor1 bedroom / 1 bath - TT Pays Utilities1BR, 1BA$1.14
Park on CenterMaverick1BR, 1BA$1.07
Copperstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.11

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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Omaha. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?

The cheapest apartment in Central is Copperstone Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central costs $1,368.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?

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 82 regular apartments in Central 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?

Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $270 which is $1,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.

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