Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlander Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (221 Rentals)

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property at 3825 Cuming St

$775 - $1,000

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3825 Cuming St

OmahaNE68131

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property at 601 S 38th Ave

$950

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

601 S 38th Ave

OmahaNE68105

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Highlander, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlander Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlander 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 Highlander apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3902 Harney0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SFStudio,1BA$645
The Avenue apartmentsMidsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet1BR,1BA$715
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments1/1 - 60%1BR,1BA$795
5006-08 California St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Highland Court1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
Howard Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Drake Court and Liberty Lofts apartments! Enjoy downtown living at its best.1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlander, NE

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlander area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Highlander apartment is the 111 S 38th St Model at 111 S 38th St, Unit 3 starting at $950 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlander apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foundry Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.13
111 S 38th St, Unit 3111 S 38th St1BR,1BA$1.04
4907 Capitol Ave, Unit #34907 Capitol Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.22
124 N 38th Ave, Unit 4124 N 38th Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
129 N 36th St, Unit 1129 N 36th St1BR,1BA$1.13
The Back Nine1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF1BR,1BA$1.23
Howard Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
3902 Harney0 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 SFStudio ,1BA$1.08

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Nebraska and customized analysis for Omaha, Nebraska. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlander Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlander?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlander is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlander?

The cheapest apartment in Highlander is The Avenue apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Highlander costs $2,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlander?

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 229 regular apartments in Highlander 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 Highlander?

Cheap apartments in Highlander have an average cost of $651 which is $1,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlander.

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