Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (69 Rentals)
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Westbrook Gardens After55 Community

29 Flats Apartments

MarCon Dundee Apartments

MarCon Westgate Apartments

Camelot Village

LionsHead Apartments
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Eden West Apartments

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Orchard Park Apartments

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The Normandy

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Spring Tree by Broadmoor

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Ajax at Aksarben Village

Pinhook Flats at Aksarben Village

Parkwood Terrace

Broadmoor at Aksarben Village

Parallel
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Central, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $774 | $1,875 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $520 | $2,384 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $955 | $3,205 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,270 | $2,885 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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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 $700. Westbrook Gardens After55 Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copperstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Westbrook Gardens After55 Community | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
MarCon Dundee Apartments | California - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
LionsHead Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Orchard Park Apartments | Orchard - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Kensington Woods Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Flats on 75th | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
Indian Hills Village Apartments and Townhomes | Village 1 Bedroom w/ Carport | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Apple Valley Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Village at Grant Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 830 SF | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, NE
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.96 price per square foot Townhome Model at Camelot Village in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,484. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Juniper Model at Parkwood Terrace starting at $1,595 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Camelot Village | Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Parkwood Terrace | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Centre Ridge | Paddock I | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Westbrook Gardens After55 Community | Two Bed w/ Den | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Indian Hills Village Apartments and Townhomes | Village Townhome w/Carport | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
The Martinique Apartments | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Orchard Park Apartments | Orchard - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Village at Grant Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 830 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Apple Valley Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Copperstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Copperstone Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Central costs $1,805.
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 43 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 $381 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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