
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $500 (76 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area of Omaha.


Fleetwood Apartments

Howard Street

532 S 30th St

Rachelle Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

University Row Apartments

Plaza Court Apartments

1313 S 32nd St

Urban Village Midtown
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The Brenton Apartments

Henry Louis Apartments

3828 Jones St, Unit 202, Unit 202

SPACES

University Villas

1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 4

1008 S 30th Ave, Unit 8

Hansom Court

601 S 38th Ave

The Belmont Apartments
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Harney Place Apartments

Digs on Park Ave

Square Apartments

Triangle Apartments

The Cosgrove

3155 Jackson St, Unit 3159 Jackson St

Blackstone Union

The Conrad

Nico

3167 Jackson St
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University Place Apartments

Leavenworth Lofts

The Green Lodge

Angela Apartments

1526 S 29th St

Tiverton

Castle Court

Mt. Vernon & Monticello

1305 S 32nd Street

Sandra Apartments
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The Normandie

The Slip In

Columbian School Apartments

The Warren

Art Deco

The Art Decos

Midtown Court

3608 Jackson St

Rubin 14

Barlee 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 | $1,158 | $730 | $2,029 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $592 | $2,371 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $750 | $5,604 |
| Southeast Downtown Omaha 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,295 | $2,679 |
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There are currently 76 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 Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments priced from $795. Howard Street 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments | 1/1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| University Row Apartments | One Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Urban Village Midtown | Green Lodge - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Brenton Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Henry Louis Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SPACES | Jewels Basement | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Hansom Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha, NE
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Downtown Omaha area is the $1.56 price per square foot Joslyn Model at The Helen in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,701. The second greatest value Southeast Downtown Omaha apartment is the 120% AMI 2BD/1BA Model at University Place Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Helen | Joslyn | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| University Place Apartments | 120% AMI 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Himebaugh Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Back Nine | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Howard Street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rachelle Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Hansom Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Belmont Apartments | 1/1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 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 $950.
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 $795, while the average apartment in Southeast Downtown Omaha costs $2,195.
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 15 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 $593 which is $1,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Downtown Omaha.
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