What is the average apartment size in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE?

The average size for a Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE apartment is 826 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Omaha?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Omaha is $1,428 per month, a 1.39% decrease from last years average of $1,448.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Omaha?

In Downtown Omaha, studios rent for $1,089 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,210 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,772 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Omaha?

The typical apartment in Downtown Omaha offers about 826 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Omaha?

Studio apartments in Downtown Omaha average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 682 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,074 sq. ft.

Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Omaha?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Omaha ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Omaha?

In Downtown Omaha, 82% of households rent while 18% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Omaha is $1,428, a 1.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,448.

Studio Apartments at $1,089 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $1,210, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,772 offer 1,074 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,428	826 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,089	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,210	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,772	1,074 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE have decreased by 1.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,448 to $1,428.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE?

4,390 or 82% of the households in Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE are renter-occupied while 947 or 18% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Omaha?

Elmwood Park $943/month

Dundee - Memorial Park $947/month

Prairie Lane $965/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,338/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Omaha?

Fire Ridge - Pacific Pointe $1,862/month

Walnut Ridge $1,893/month

Elk Ridge - High Point $2,090/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Omaha, NE By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Elk Ridge - High Point	$2,090
Walnut Ridge	$1,893
Fire Ridge - Pacific Pointe	$1,862
Woodbridge - Somerset	$1,853
Paddock Road - Oakdale	$1,848
Royalwood	$1,786
Ak-sar-ben - Elmwood	$1,774
The Grove	$1,755
Spring Ridge - Lakeside	$1,658
Greenbrier - Summer Glen	$1,627
Briar Hills	$1,602
Joslyn Castle	$1,569
Elkhorn - Fair Meadows	$1,558
Pheasant Run - Stonybrook	$1,518
Leavenworth	$1,512
Westgate	$1,499
Crescent Oaks - Summerwood	$1,494
Gifford Park	$1,476
GIT	$1,454
Downtown Omaha	$1,428
Blackstone	$1,419
Hillsborough	$1,417
Piedmont Wycliffe - Pacific Meadows	$1,412
Candlewood - Linden	$1,391
Dahlman	$1,380
Westbrook	$1,370
Golden Valley - Old Loveland	$1,316
West Hampton - Winterburn	$1,313
Westin Hills - Torrey Pines	$1,296
Millard Airport	$1,254
Cornish Heights - Loveland	$1,247
Benson	$1,245
Meadowbrook	$1,244
Deer Ridge - West Fairacres	$1,211
Crosskey Village - Lee Valley	$1,206
Old Market	$1,198
Eagle Run - Willow Wood	$1,188
Rambleridge	$1,183
Maple Village	$1,130
Cherry Hills	$1,124
West Dodge Addition	$1,115
Roanoke	$1,111
Applewood Heights - Disney	$1,108
Sunny Slope	$1,082
Parkside - Trendwood	$1,079
Hanscom Park	$983
Prairie Lane	$965
Dundee - Memorial Park	$947
Elmwood Park	$943

Omaha | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Omaha is 20% lower than in Ak-sar-ben - Elmwood

$1,428

Downtown Omaha rent is the same as Omaha average

Average Rent $1,428

$1,774

Ak-sar-ben - Elmwood rent is 24% higher than Omaha average

Average Rent $1,774

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Omaha apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.