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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 The Avenue apartments priced from $625. The Carrara on Farnam has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Highlander apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue apartmentsStudio w/ HW FloorsStudio,1BA$625
The Carrara on FarnamST 40%Studio,1BA$685
Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments1/1 - 60%1BR,1BA$695
Halford Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
1015 N 47th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
540 S 30th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
California Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlander, NE

As of June 27, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Skinner Macaroni Lofts starting at $1,250 with a $0.86 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
Skinner Macaroni LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.G2BR,2BA$1.11
M34 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
4907 Capitol Ave, Unit #34907 Capitol Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.10
3828 Jones St, Unit 2023828 Jones St2BR,1BA$1.13
129 N 36th St, Unit 1129 N 36th St1BR,1BA$1.10
4922 California St, Unit 54922 California St1BR,1BA$1.06
The Back Nine1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF1BR,1BA$1.14
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlander?

The cheapest apartment in Highlander is Halford Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Highlander costs $2,229.

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 294 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 $850 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlander.

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