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

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La Morada
Studio Apartments

La Morada

554 S 26th StOmaha, NE 68105
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Lutheran Home
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Home

530 S 26th StOmaha, NE 68105
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1001 N 29th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 N 29th St

1001 N 29th StOmaha, NE 68131

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City Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

City Pointe

1913 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102
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Grand & Goodrich
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand & Goodrich

349 S 26th StOmaha, NE 68131
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THE JUNCTION
1 Bedroom Apartments

THE JUNCTION

2401 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68131
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The Anna
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Anna

535 S 26th AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Hotel Flatiron
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hotel Flatiron

1722 Saint Marys AveOmaha, NE 68102
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Lancaster Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Flats

2556 Marcy StOmaha, NE 68105
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Bull Durham Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bull Durham Apartments

1011-1013 Leavenworth StOmaha, NE 68102
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ViewHouse
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ViewHouse

1111 N 27th StOmaha, NE 68131
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22 Floors
1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102
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Farnam Flats
Studio Apartments

Farnam Flats

1411 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102
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Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
The Flats on HowardThe ForrestStudio,1BA$830
Kensington Tower ApartmentsGROUND LEVEL STUDIOStudio,1BA$845
The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments1 bedroom/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Securities Downtown1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Georgeanna CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
9inesBaserunner1BR,1BA$950
Muse OmahaThe CJStudio,1BA$950
L15 LoftsVintageStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.18
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
L15 LoftsVintageStudio ,1BA$0.82
The Rochester ApartmentsThe Bookbinder2BR,2BA$1.41
Old Market Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Balcony, Patio1BR,1BA$1.06
Orpheum TowerThe Douglas2BR,1BA$1.49
Skinner Macaroni LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Georgeanna CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Nebraska and customized analysis for Central Omaha, NE. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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