Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (51 Rentals)
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The Flats on Howard

Kensington Tower Apartments

Securities Downtown

The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments

2109 Drake Court Walk
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2569 Nicholas Ct

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2605 Izard Ct

2110 Drake Court Walk
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Orpheum Tower

2122 Drake Court Walk

2555 Izard Ct

2579 Izard Ct

2623 Izard Ct
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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 |
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Downtown Omaha Studio Apartments | $1,334 | $685 | $5,788 |
Downtown Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $735 | $3,526 |
Downtown Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $845 | $4,080 |
Downtown Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,295 | $3,648 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Omaha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbrook Tower priced from $735. The Flats on Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Downtown Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
The Flats on Howard | The Forrest | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Kensington Tower Apartments | GROUND LEVEL STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $845 |
The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments | 1 bedroom/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Securities Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Georgeanna Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
9ines | Baserunner | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Muse Omaha | The CJ | Studio,1BA | $950 |
L15 Lofts | Vintage | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Omaha, NE
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Omaha area is the $1.18 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Omaha apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Brandeis | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
L15 Lofts | Vintage | Studio ,1BA | $0.82 |
The Rochester Apartments | The Bookbinder | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Old Market Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Balcony, Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Orpheum Tower | The Douglas | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Skinner Macaroni Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Georgeanna Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $969.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Omaha is Westbrook Tower which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Downtown Omaha costs $2,067.
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 129 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Omaha?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Omaha have an average cost of $907 which is $1,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Omaha.
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