
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Arbor Manor Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

South Park

Grover Square Apartments

Rosewater Apartments

Cedar Heights

Orleans Square

Wildewood Village

Four Seasons Apartments
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Ridgewood Heights Apartments

Spring Acres Apartments

2022 Castelar St

The Oaks at Lakeview

Citadel Apartments

Ontario Place

Spring Tree by Broadmoor

Centerline

Colonial Park

5422 S 23rd St
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Parkside Apartments

4503 S 21st St

Parallel

Colonial House Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens Apartments

Chester Manor

Grover Hill - Spring Park - Arbor Place

Southbridge Apartments

2206 K St
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MarCon Westgate Apartments

2119 Arbor St

Vinton Street Apartments

Villas De Amor

Echo Manor

Orchard Manor Apartments

Burlington Square Apartments

Eagle Heights
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Fairlane at Aksarben

Maywood School Apartments

4420 S 25th St

5703 S 14th St

Vita 72

2716 S 25th St

The Village

Wildewood Apartments

6320 S 72nd St

7301 Q St, Unit 1-202
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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 | $1,369 | $802 | $1,950 |
| South Central Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $750 | $2,422 |
| South Central Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $945 | $3,357 |
| South Central Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $975 | $3,565 |
| South Central Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,672 | $1,672 |
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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 Wildewood Apartments priced from $802. Arbor Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable South Central Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildewood Apartments | Springfield | Studio,1BA | $802 |
| Arbor Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 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 |
| Wildewood Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Vita 72 | Knight | 1-1 R | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | One Bed - 750 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Fairlane at Aksarben | Ranchero | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Spring Acres Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Omaha, NE
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Omaha area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2B Model at Colonial Park in the in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood starting from $1,165. The second greatest value South Central Omaha apartment is the 2 Bedroom Fireplace LVT Model at Belleville starting at $1,145 with a $1.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Belleville | 2 Bedroom Fireplace LVT | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Oaks at Lakeview | Talisa | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | One Bed - 750 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| South Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath - b | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Fairlane at Aksarben | Ranchero | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Spring Acres Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Wildewood Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Alpine Village Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Omaha is Arbor Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in South Central Omaha costs $1,672.
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 21 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 $254 which is $1,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Omaha.
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