
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $495 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central Omaha area of Omaha.


Aspen Ridge Apartments

5401 S 32nd St, Unit 2

Grover Square Apartments

Arbor Manor Apartments

Rosewater Apartments

Citadel Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

South Park

Four Seasons Apartments
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Wildewood Village

5401 S 32nd St

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2022 Castelar St

Cedar Heights

3820 S 24th St

Colonial House Apartments

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Villas de Amor

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2416 S 16th St Apartments

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Vita 72

5106 S 41st St
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7301 Q St, Unit 1-322

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Wildewood Apartments

7301 Q St, Unit 1-202

7301 Q St, Unit 1-205

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Belleville

Southfield
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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 | $1,333 | $720 | $1,950 |
| South Central Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $600 | $2,337 |
| South Central Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $775 | $3,311 |
| South Central Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $800 | $1,750 |
| South Central Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,540 | $1,582 |
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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 Studio unit found at Chester Manor priced from $595. Aspen Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable South Central Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Manor | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Aspen Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Villas de Amor | 1 bedroom / 1 bath - TT Pays Utilities | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Grover Square Apartments | The Birch | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Wildewood Apartments | Springfield | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Belleville | 1 bedroom - Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Arbor Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 2416 S 16th St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| South Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath - b | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Omaha, NE
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Omaha area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3A Model at Colonial Park in the in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Central Omaha apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2416 S 16th St Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Old Market 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park | 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2416 S 16th St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Orleans Square | 2 bedroom / 2 bath - Tenant Pays Util. | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Fairlane at Aksarben | Victoria | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Wildewood Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | One Bed - 750 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Spring Acres Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Villas de Amor | 1 bedroom / 1 bath - TT Pays Utilities | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Aspen Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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 $898.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Omaha is Aspen Ridge Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in South Central Omaha costs $1,350.
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 55 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 $298 which is $1,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Omaha.
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