
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central Omaha area of Omaha.


5401 S 32nd St, Unit 2

Arbor Manor Apartments

1101 Bancroft St

South Park

Grover Square Apartments

Rosewater Apartments

Ridgewood Heights Apartments

Cedar Heights

Orleans Square
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Wildewood Village

Four Seasons Apartments

Spring Acres Apartments

2022 Castelar St

Citadel Apartments

The Oaks at Lakeview

3311 S 32nd Ave

2506 S 72nd Ct, Unit 48 RWD

Spring Tree by Broadmoor

Colonial Park
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Parkside Apartments

Centerline

Ajax at Aksarben Village

4503 S 21st St

5422 S 23rd St

Parallel

Colonial House Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens Apartments

Chester Manor
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Southbridge Apartments

2206 K St

Ellis Pointe

Westgate Apartments II

MarCon Westgate Apartments

Vinton Street Apartments

Villas De Amor

4751 S 83rd St

Echo Manor
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Orchard Manor Apartments

Burlington Square Apartments

2119 Arbor St

Eagle Heights

Fairlane at Aksarben

Maywood School Apartments

4420 S 25th St

Vita 72

4104 Y St

The Village
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South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Omaha?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Omaha Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $805 | $1,950 |
| South Central Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $750 | $2,752 |
| South Central Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $945 | $2,995 |
| South Central Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $975 | $3,335 |
| South Central Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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Cheapest Available South Central Omaha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Chester Manor priced from $625. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable South Central Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Manor | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Wildewood Apartments | Springfield | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Arbor Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Belleville | 1 Bedroom Fireplace Kitchenette | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Grover Square Apartments | The Birch | Studio,1BA | $872 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| South Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath - b | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Alpine Village Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Ridgewood Heights Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Omaha, NE
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Omaha area is the $1.14 price per square foot Trenton Model at Ontario Place in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value South Central Omaha apartment is the Talisa Model at The Oaks at Lakeview starting at $1,408 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Ralston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Place | Trenton | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| The Oaks at Lakeview | Talisa | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Orleans Square | 2 bedroom / 1 bath - REFRESHED - TT Pays Util. | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| South Park | 2 Beds 1.5 Bath - a | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Cedar Heights | One Bed - 800 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Spring Acres Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Wildewood Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
| Chester Manor | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Omaha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central Omaha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Omaha is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Omaha is Chester Manor which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in South Central Omaha costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central 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 15 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central Omaha?
Cheap apartments in South Central Omaha have an average cost of $175 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Omaha.
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