
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (199 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Omaha area of Omaha.


Westbrook Tower

Fleetwood Apartments

Howard Street

Larimore Senior Residences

3825 Cuming St

Turner Park Apartments

1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 4

Total Monthly Price
653 S 26th Ave
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The Carrara on Farnam

University Place Apartments

532 S 30th St

129 N 36th St, Unit 1

Blackstone Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

119 N 38th St

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University Row Apartments
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Rachelle Apartments

The Flats on Howard

Urban Village Midtown

The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments

L14 Flats

The Austin at Midtown

Gifford Court Apartments

The Belmont Apartments

Henry Louis Apartments
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The Brenton Apartments

Georgeanna Court

The Duo

NoDo

3828 Jones St, Unit 202

2575 Nicholas Ct

Blackstone Corner

2613 Nicholas Ct

University Villas

539 Park Ave
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1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 8

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SPACES

Nico

2561 Izard Ct

Harney Place Apartments

Digs on Park Ave

HELLO

Capitol Rows

Dizzy Mule
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East Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Omaha?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Omaha Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $729 | $4,434 |
| East Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $575 | $3,327 |
| East Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $749 | $6,704 |
| East Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,200 | $3,648 |
| East Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $679 | $2,350 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 199 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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Cheapest Available East Omaha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a Studio unit found at The Avenue apartments priced from $625. 540 S 30th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue apartments | Studio w/ HW Floors | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| 540 S 30th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| 38th Place | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 115 S 38th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Turner Park Apartments | Remodel 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Omaha, NE
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Omaha area is the $1.05 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Skinner Macaroni Lofts in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,562. The second greatest value East Omaha apartment is the AC.2B.2B.G Model at The Brandeis starting at $1,354 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Macaroni Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Brandeis | AC.2B.2B.G | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| M34 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1 | 1819 Pinkney St | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 3828 Jones St, Unit 202 | 3828 Jones St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 129 N 36th St, Unit 1 | 129 N 36th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Omaha, Omaha, NE
Ranked #19
Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Omaha, Omaha, NE
King Science/Tech Magnet Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Omaha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Omaha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Omaha is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in East Omaha is 540 S 30th St which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in East Omaha costs $2,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 156 regular apartments in East 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 East Omaha?
Cheap apartments in East Omaha have an average cost of $413 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Omaha.
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