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Average Rent in South Central Omaha & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,425/mo
▲ +16.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,092/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
South Central Omaha vs Omaha, NE Average
South Central Omaha is more expensive the Omaha, NE average by $10/mo (1%). The citywide average is $1,415/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Central Omaha?
As of May 2026, the average rent in South Central Omaha is $1,425 per month across 1 apartment community and 10 available units. Rents have increased $181 (16.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Schwalb Realty starting at $1,092/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,425/mo.
Prices range from $1,092 to $1,825 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
South Central Omaha Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Central Omaha
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Central Omaha
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwalb Realty | $1,092/mo | $1,425/mo | 10 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for South Central Omaha Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Central Omaha
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,425/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,092/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in South Central Omaha is $72,708 , about 6% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Central Omaha
Overall prices in South Central Omaha runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by South Central Omaha's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,425 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $895 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $698 |
| Estimated total | $4,351/mo |
Population
488,197
Median household income
$72,708
Census median rent
$1,150/mo
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore South Central Omaha Apartments
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