
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area of Omaha.


Howard Street

Hanscom Apartments

Urban Village Midtown

1008 S 30th Ave

3419 Howard St

Plaza Court Apartments

University Row Apartments

El Dorado Apartments
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Rachelle Apartments

Digs on Park Ave

SPACES

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The Brenton Apartments

Henry Louis Apartments

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The Belmont Apartments

The Green Lodge

Angela Apartments

1526 S 29th St
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Mt. Vernon & Monticello

The Normandie

1305 S 32nd Street

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The Slip In

Columbian School Apartments

The Warren
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Midtown Court

3608 Jackson St

Rubin 14

Barlee Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

The Madison
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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 | $1,104 | $730 | $1,680 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $750 | $2,635 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $750 | $2,830 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,395 | $2,965 |
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There are currently 36 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 1 Bed unit found at Urban Village Midtown priced from $795. Hanscom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Southeast Downtown Omaha apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Village Midtown | Green Lodge - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hanscom Apartments | 1/1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| University Row Apartments | One Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Digs on Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Brenton Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Henry Louis Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SPACES | Jewels Basement | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Himebaugh Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha, NE
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at 3611 Jackson St in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Southeast Downtown Omaha apartment is the 902 S 36th St Model at 902 S 36th St, Unit 902 starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3611 Jackson St | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| 902 S 36th St, Unit 902 | 902 S 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Tadousac | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 860 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Helen | Abbott | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Himebaugh Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Sycamore | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Brenton Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| University Row Apartments | One Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha is Urban Village Midtown which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha costs $2,095.
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 23 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 $629 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Downtown Omaha.
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