Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (166 Rentals)

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East Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

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 Westbrook Tower priced from $685. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$685
The Avenue apartmentsMidsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet1BR,1BA$715
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
The Flats on HowardThe SterlingStudio,1BA$793
Digs on Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
University Place Apartments60% AMI 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$815
Fleetwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
El Dorado Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Omaha, NE

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Omaha apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at M34 Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.18
M34 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
The Melrose2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.95
L15 LoftsVintageStudio ,1BA$0.81
Old Market Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
507 S. 36th Street2 Bed 1 Bath - Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1.10
Cottonwood Apartments2X1S2BR,1BA$1.06
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!Two Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
3828 Jones St, Unit 1043828 Jones St1BR,1BA$1.14
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Omaha, Omaha, NE

Ranked #15

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Omaha Neighborhood in Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $825.

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 $1,700.

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 178 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 $605 which is $1,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Omaha.

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