
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (74 Rentals)
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Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments

4202 Barker Ave

Fleetwood Apartments

University Place Apartments

Howard Street

532 S 30th St

3828 Jones St

El Dorado Apartments

University Row Apartments
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Rachelle Apartments

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601 S 38th Ave

The Brenton Apartments

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1314 Park Ave, Unit 4

1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 4

Henry Louis Apartments

3024 Pacific St

1008 S 30th Ave
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Digs on Park Ave

Nico

534 S 30th St

3310 Jackson St

3314 Jackson St

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The Green Lodge

Angela Apartments

1526 S 29th St

Tiverton

Castle Court

Mt. Vernon & Monticello

3021 Harney St

540 S 30th St

1305 S 32nd Street
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The Normandie

The Back Nine

The Slip In

Columbian School Apartments

The Warren

Tadousac

Art Deco

The Art Decos

Storybook Apartments
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Southeast Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Downtown Omaha Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $557 | $1,745 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $572 | $3,119 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $750 | $3,106 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,795 | $4,725 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Downtown Omaha Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a Studio unit found at Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments priced from $557. The Back Nine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Southeast Downtown Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments | 0/1 - 30% | Studio,1BA | $557 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| University Place Apartments | 60% AMI 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 3608 Jackson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Storybook Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Brenton Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha, NE
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area is the $1.15 price per square foot 626 S 36th St Model at 626 S 36th St, Unit Blackstone Duplex #1 in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Southeast Downtown Omaha apartment is the 3828 Jones St Model at 3828 Jones St starting at $825 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Holy Cross neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Downtown Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 626 S 36th St, Unit Blackstone Duplex #1 | 626 S 36th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 3828 Jones St | 3828 Jones St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1314 Park Ave, Unit 4 | 1314 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Harney Place Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Belmont Apartments | 1/1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Brenton Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Downtown Omaha Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Downtown Omaha is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha is Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments which is listed at $572, while the average apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha costs $1,232.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Downtown 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 48 regular apartments in Southeast Downtown 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 Southeast Downtown Omaha?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Downtown Omaha have an average cost of $1,167 which is $65 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Downtown Omaha.
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