
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (174 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

The Carrara on Farnam

Jones13

532 S 30th St
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Blackstone Apartments

Plaza Court Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

Rachelle Apartments

University Row Apartments

The Flats on Howard

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The Duo

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124 N 38th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4
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1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 4

Kensington Tower Apartments

Henry Louis Apartments

The Belmont Apartments

Gifford Court Apartments

9ines

The Austin at Midtown

The Brenton Apartments

Georgeanna Court
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NoDo

Orpheum Tower

Old Market Lofts

2555 Izard Ct

SPACES

University Villas

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111 S 38th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 8

626 S 19th St, Unit 7, Unit 7

Harney Place Apartments
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Digs on Park Ave

HELLO

Capitol Rows

Blackstone Corner

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

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The Brandeis

Square Apartments

The Cosgrove

1722 St Marys Ave

Brickline at The Mercantile
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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 | $1,178 | $729 | $4,434 |
| East Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $575 | $3,327 |
| East Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $749 | $5,816 |
| East Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,050 | $3,648 |
| East Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $649 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 174 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 3902 Harney priced from $645. The Avenue apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable East Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3902 Harney | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SF | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| The Avenue apartments | Midsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| 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 |
| The Carrara on Farnam | ST B 50% | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Blackstone Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Tadousac | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
| University Row Apartments | One Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Omaha, NE
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Omaha area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at M34 Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value East Omaha apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Old Market Lofts starting at $1,318 with a $1.13 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| M34 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Old Market Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1S | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 111 S 38th St, Unit 3 | 111 S 38th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1 | 1819 Pinkney St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 3902 Harney | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in East Omaha is The Avenue apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in East Omaha costs $2,180.
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 212 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 $597 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Omaha.
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