
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $400 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central Omaha area of Omaha.


Fox Run Apartments

2507 S 25th St

Arbor Manor Apartments

South Park

Grover Square Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3104 Hascall St, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

5401 S 32nd St, Unit 2

Rosewater Apartments

Ridgewood Heights Apartments
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Orleans Square

Four Seasons Apartments

Spring Acres Apartments

3941 X St

Cedar Heights

Citadel Apartments

2454 S 17th St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

2506 S 72nd Ct, Unit 33 R

3311 S 32nd Ave

Colonial Park
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Colonial House Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens Apartments

Grover Hill - Spring Park - Arbor Place

Southbridge Apartments

Chester Manor

2419 F St

2206 K St

Ellis Pointe

Westgate Apartments II
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MarCon Westgate Apartments

Vinton Street Apartments

Villas De Amor

4751 S 83rd St

Echo Manor

Orchard Manor Apartments

Burlington Square Apartments

Fairlane at Aksarben

2119 Arbor St

Eagle Heights
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Maywood School Apartments

Wildewood Village

5703 S 14th St

Vita 72

3515 U St

Wildewood Apartments

6320 S 72nd St

7301 Q St, Unit 1-205

7301 Q St, Unit 1-124

Alpine Village Apartments
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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 | $1,297 | $695 | $1,950 |
| South Central Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $825 | $2,603 |
| South Central Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $945 | $2,995 |
| South Central Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,495 | $3,355 |
| South Central Omaha 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 56 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 $695. Wildewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. 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 | $695 |
| Wildewood Apartments | Springfield | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Arbor Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Grover Square Apartments | The Birch | Studio,1BA | $872 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Ridgewood Heights Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Orleans Square | 2 bedroom / 1 bath - Tenant Pays Utl. | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Vita 72 | Knight | 1-1 R | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Omaha, NE
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Omaha area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2A Model at Colonial Park in the in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value South Central Omaha apartment is the Fair Haven Model at Ontario Place starting at $1,578 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Central 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 | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ontario Place | Fair Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| The Oaks at Lakeview | Talisa | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Fairlane at Aksarben | Victoria | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 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 | $1.20 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | One Bed - 750 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Spring Acres Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Rosewater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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 $955.
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 $695, while the average apartment in South Central Omaha costs $3,320.
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 25 regular apartments in South Central Omaha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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