Studio Apartment Rent in Omaha, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Omaha, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,453 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Omaha
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Omaha
Compare Omaha's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $650 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 3 | Kearney | $655 |
| 4 | Lexington | $660 |
| 5 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 6 | Fremont | $810 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 11 | Omaha (this page) | $1,082 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 13 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,230 |
| 2 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 4 | Omaha (this page) | $1,082 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 9 | Fremont | $810 |
| 10 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 11 | Lexington | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Omaha.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Omaha |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista, NE | 5 mi | $1,060 | $-22 (-2%) |
| Papillion, NE | 10 mi | $1,160 | +$78 (+7%) |
| Bennington, NE | 11.2 mi | $1,230 | +$148 (+14%) |
| Bellevue, NE | 14 mi | $985 | $-97 (-9%) |
| Gretna, NE | 16.3 mi | $1,190 | +$108 (+10%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 16.8 mi | $865 | $-217 (-20%) |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 20.7 mi | $890 | $-192 (-18%) |
| Fremont, NE | 31.3 mi | $810 | $-272 (-25%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 51.5 mi | $872 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 85.2 mi | $740 | $-342 (-32%) |
| Columbus, NE | 92.4 mi | $650 | $-432 (-40%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 108.2 mi | $650 | $-432 (-40%) |
Studio rent in Omaha — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Omaha?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Omaha, Nebraska is $1,082 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,453.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Omaha?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,280 ($3,607/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Omaha expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Omaha's studio median of $1,082 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Omaha rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Omaha ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Omaha?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Vista ($1,060), Bellevue ($985), Council Bluffs ($865).