Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (50 Rentals)

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The Green Lodge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Green Lodge

3503 Jones StOmaha, NE 68105
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Angela Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Angela Apartments

3518 Dewey AveOmaha, NE 68105
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1526 S 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1526 S 29th St

1526 S 29th StOmaha, NE 68105
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Tiverton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiverton

3304 Jackson StOmaha, NE 68105

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The Normandie
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Normandie

1102 Park AveOmaha, NE 68105
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The Warren
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Warren

1137 Park AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Tadousac
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tadousac

418 S 38th AveOmaha, NE 68131
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The Art Decos
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Art Decos

846 Park AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Midtown Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Court

504 S 35th AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Rubin 14
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rubin 14

632 S 38th StOmaha, NE 68105
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Castle Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Court

3706 Jones StOmaha, NE 68105
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St. Regis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

617 S 37th StOmaha, NE 68105
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Art Deco
1 Bedroom Apartments

Art Deco

836 Park AveOmaha, NE 68105
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The Madison
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

515 S 31st StOmaha, NE 68105

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Dewey 3700
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewey 3700

3625 Dewey AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Blackstone Union
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Union

401 S 41st StOmaha, NE 68131
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Maryland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland Apartments

1136 Park AveOmaha, NE 68105
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Urban Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Village

601 S 31st AveOmaha, NE 68105
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The Courtyard
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1036 S 31st StOmaha, NE 68105
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10 on Jackson
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 on Jackson

603 S 35th StOmaha, NE 68105

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Southeast Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Downtown Omaha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Court Apartments priced from $825. Rachelle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southeast Downtown Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Rachelle Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments1/1 - 60%1BR,1BA$845
Urban Village MidtownGreen Lodge - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Belmont1/11BR,1BA$925
The Brenton1/11BR,1BA$925
Tadousac1 Bed, 1 Bath - Dining Room, Den1BR,1BA$947
Howard Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$950
Clarisa Properties3709 Jones Street1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha, NE

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area is the $1.56 price per square foot Double Elvis Model at bos Apartments in the in the North Omaha neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Southeast Downtown Omaha apartment is the City Scape 1B4 Model at The Capitol District Apartments starting at $1,310 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Downtown Omaha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
bos ApartmentsDouble Elvis2BR,2BA$1.56
The Capitol District ApartmentsCity Scape 1B41BR,1BA$1.73
Tadousac1 Bed, 1 Bath - Dining Room, Den1BR,1BA$1.26
Triangle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Plaza Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
1301 S 31st St, Unit 81301 S 31st St1BR,1BA$1.46
Rachelle Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27
The Belmont1/11BR,1BA$1.42
The Brenton1/11BR,1BA$1.49
SPACESLadies and Gents1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE

Ranked #122

Among neighborhoods in Omaha, NE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood in Omaha, NE

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha is Plaza Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha costs $2,247.

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 147 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 $1,430 which is $817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Downtown Omaha.

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