
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $729 (20 Rentals)


The Carrara on Farnam

Jones13

The Flats on Howard

NoDo
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22 Floors

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Farnam Flats
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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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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 Carrara on Farnam which is listed at $805, 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.
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