Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (64 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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7110-7122 Jones CirOmaha, NE 68106
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3024 S 107th Ave
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3024 S 107th Ave

3024 S 107th AveOmaha, NE 68124
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Blondo Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blondo Crest Apartments

7904 Blondo StOmaha, NE 68134
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1711 N 73rd StOmaha, NE 68114
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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 Westbrook Gardens After55 Community priced from $705. 29 Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityOne bed1BR,1BA$705
29 Flats Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Level1BR,1BA$735
MarCon Dundee ApartmentsCalifornia - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Camelot VillageStudioStudio,1BA$738
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrchard - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Kensington Woods ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$815
Villa Vinee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$837
Village at Grant Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 790 SF1BR,1BA$850
Indian Hills Village Apartments and TownhomesVillage 1 Bedroom w/ Carport1BR,1BA$865
Park on CenterMaverick1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, NE

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.06 price per square foot Rockbrook I Model at Centre Ridge in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Two Bed w/ Den Model at Westbrook Gardens After55 Community starting at $1,040 with a $0.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centre RidgeRockbrook I2BR,2BA$1.06
Westbrook Gardens After55 CommunityTwo Bed w/ Den2BR,1BA$0.90
Village at Grant Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1,145 SF2BR,2BA$1.13
Indian Hills Village Apartments and TownhomesVillage Townhome w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Onyx at AksarbenNiccolo2BR,1BA$1.12
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrchard - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Four Seasons ApartmentsOne Bed - 825 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1.19
Old Mill ApartmentsLarge One Bed1BR,1BA$1.21
Camelot Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Spring Acres Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?

The cheapest apartment in Central is Westbrook Gardens After55 Community which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Central costs $1,730.

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 35 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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