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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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7110-7122 Jones CirOmaha, NE 68106
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3024 S 107th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3024 S 107th AveOmaha, NE 68124
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charter Oaks

707 N 90th StOmaha, NE 68114
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Westside, Omaha, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Mill Apartments priced from $793. Orchard Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Mill ApartmentsSmall One Bed1BR,1BA$793
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrchard - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Howard Street Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$825
Flats on 75th1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$826
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Indian Hills Village Apartments and TownhomesVillage 1 Bedroom w/ Carport1BR,1BA$865
Apple Valley Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Grover Square ApartmentsThe BirchStudio,1BA$872
Park on CenterMaverick1BR,1BA$875
Clifton Terrace Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NE

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.00 price per square foot Desiree Model at The Martinique Apartments in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the Carnelian Model at Onyx at Aksarben starting at $1,338 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Martinique ApartmentsDesiree2BR,2BA$1.00
Onyx at AksarbenCarnelian3BR,2BA$1.23
Fairlane at AksarbenVictoria2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Indian Hills Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Centre RidgeArmbrust I1BR,1BA$1.11
Orchard Park ApartmentsOrchard - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Indian Hills Village Apartments and TownhomesVillage 1 Bedroom w/ Carport1BR,1BA$1.04
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Spring Acres Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.21
Apple Valley Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Nebraska including Westside, Omaha, and the greater Omaha area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Old Mill Apartments which is listed at $793, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,820.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 38 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?

Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $371 which is $1,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.