
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $769 (51 Rentals)


L15 Lofts

Drake Court and Liberty Lofts apartments! Enjoy downtown living at its best.

Kensington Tower Apartments

9ines

Georgeanna Court

The Carrara on Farnam

2555 Izard Ct

L14 Flats
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626 S 19th St, Unit 7, Unit 7

Jones13

HELLO

Orpheum Tower

Capitol Rows

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

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The Brandeis

The Flats on Howard

1722 St Marys Ave

The Slate
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NoDo

The Highline

The Capitol District Apartments

The Barker — Downtown Omaha at Your Doorstep

The Rochester Apartments

Old Market Lofts

Nichol Flats

Breakers Omaha

The Wire
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Dizzy Mule

The Monico

NOVA Apartments

Lutheran Home

Carlanna Apartments

Fifth Avenue Apartments

The Avenue apartments

City Pointe

Harney Court

THE JUNCTION
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Grand & Goodrich

22 Floors

The Anna

Lancaster Flats

Bull Durham Apartments

ViewHouse

Farnam Hill Lofts

Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market

Limelight at Sixteenth

Hotel Flatiron
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Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Omaha?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Omaha Studio Apartments | $1,206 | $729 | $4,434 |
Downtown Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $769 | $3,327 |
| Downtown Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $749 | $3,660 |
| Downtown Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,495 | $3,648 |
| Downtown Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $684 | $649 | $729 |
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Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Omaha, Omaha, NE
Ranked #75
Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Omaha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Omaha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Omaha is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Omaha is The Avenue apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Downtown Omaha costs $2,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 148 regular apartments in Downtown Omaha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Exploring Omaha’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods: Finding Your Perfect Fit in the Heart of the Midwest
Written by: Darla Ferrara
If you want to enjoy the good life but still have access to big-city perks, Omaha is the right choice. This metropolis has everything you could want, from fine dining to an award-winning zoo to a vibrant indie music scene.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

