Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (31 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near South Studio Apartments | $1,322 | $685 | $5,521 |
Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $735 | $3,456 |
Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $845 | $4,080 |
Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,295 | $3,671 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near South Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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Cheapest Available Near South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South area of Omaha, NE is a Studio unit found at The Avenue apartments priced from $615. Westbrook Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Avenue apartments | Studio w/ Carpet | Studio,1BA | $615 |
Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Securities Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Flats on Howard | The Forrest | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Hotel Flatiron | Ziegman-B2 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Dahlman Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Kensington Tower Apartments | GROUND LEVEL STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Georgeanna Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments | 1 bedroom/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, NE
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the AC.2B.G Model at The Brandeis starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Brandeis | AC.2B.G | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
L15 Lofts | Vintage | Studio ,1BA | $0.98 |
Old Market Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
804 Hickory St, Unit 804 | 804 Hickory St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Skinner Macaroni Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Georgeanna Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Avenue apartments | Studio w/ Carpet | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near South is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South?
The cheapest apartment in Near South is Westbrook Tower which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Near South costs $1,942.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near South?
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 47 regular apartments in Near South 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 Near South?
Cheap apartments in Near South have an average cost of $827 which is $1,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South.
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