Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malcolm X Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (82 Rentals)

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Maple Leaf
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Leaf

2902 N 24th StOmaha, NE 68110
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4705 Burdette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Burdette St

4705 Burdette StOmaha, NE 68104
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Sandra Ann Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandra Ann Apartments

5820 Erskine StOmaha, NE 68104
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J.K. Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

J.K. Apartments

817 N 47th StOmaha, NE 68132
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California Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

California Hills

612 46th StOmaha, NE 68132
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Glendale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale

406 N 49th StOmaha, NE 68132
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Northampton Arms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northampton Arms

5615 Northampton BlvdOmaha, NE 68104
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220 N 32nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

220 N 32nd Ave

220 N 32nd AveOmaha, NE 68131
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Bedford Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Square

4512-4518 Bedford AveOmaha, NE 68104
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Benson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benson Apartments

5140 Northwest Radial HwyOmaha, NE 68104
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Saunders School
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saunders School

415 N 41st AveOmaha, NE 68131
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Hilltop Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

1121 N 48th AveOmaha, NE 68132
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4704 Cass St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4704 Cass St

4704 Cass StOmaha, NE 68132
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4920 Capitol Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4920 Capitol Ave

4920 Capitol AveOmaha, NE 68132

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Malcolm X, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malcolm X Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Malcolm X area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at MarCon Dundee Apartments priced from $735. ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Malcolm X apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarCon Dundee ApartmentsCalifornia - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
Gladstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Alhambra1 Bed, 1 Bath - Small1BR,1BA$799
Cuming St Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
The Austin at Midtown1BD 1BA - TT Pays Utilities1BR,1BA$845
22 FloorsFlash1BR,1BA$875
MarCon Capitol ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$885
Turner Park Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malcolm X, NE

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malcolm X area is the $1.27 price per square foot Beehive Model at TipTop Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,693. The second greatest value Malcolm X 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 Malcolm X apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TipTop ApartmentsBeehive2BR,2BA$1.27
M34 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
The Melrose2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.97
320 N 40th StApt. 52BR,1BA$1.19
Gladstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
The Shuttle2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
MarCon Capitol ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
The Austin at Midtown1BD 1BA - TT Pays Utilities1BR,1BA$1.25
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13
ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Malcolm X, Omaha, NE

Ranked #108

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Omaha. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Malcolm X Neighborhood in Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malcolm X Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Malcolm X?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Malcolm X is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malcolm X?

The cheapest apartment in Malcolm X is MarCon Dundee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Malcolm X costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Malcolm X?

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 107 regular apartments in Malcolm X that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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