Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 601 S 38th Ave

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

601 S 38th Ave

OmahaNE68105

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanscom and Georgia Row Apartments1/1 - 60%1BR,1BA$795
Howard Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Rachelle Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HelenJoslyn2BR,1BA$1.56
University Place Apartments120% AMI 2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.42
Himebaugh Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.57
The Back Nine1 Bed, 1 Bath - 700 SF1BR,1BA$1.23
Howard Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Rachelle Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Hansom Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The Belmont Apartments1/1 Balcony1BR,1BA$1.48
The Brenton Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.44
University Row ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Downtown Omaha

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Downtown Omaha?

There are currently 228 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Downtown Omaha, NE with pricing that ranges from $592 to $5,604. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Downtown Omaha ranging from $875 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Downtown Omaha?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Downtown Omaha ranges from $875 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,039.

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