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Kensington Tower Apartments
505 S 16th St, Omaha 68102
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· ☎ 4024073442
$1,045
2 bd
42% under band
Studio to 2 bd
465 to 740 sqft
2 Units Available
8.6
of 16.0 scorable · 3 unknown
all gates pass
new
Bathtub
seen in photos (95% sure)
Private balcony
seen in photos (80% sure)
In-unit laundry
source says no
Strengths
Construction quality1.8 of 2.5 pts
Brick high-rise with grand ornate lobby suggests solid construction; unit finishes are standard.
High floor1.6 of 2.0 pts
Views over neighboring rooftops and cityscape suggest elevated floors; building is a tall high-rise.
Also listed:PatioDishwasherFitness center
Weaknesses
In-unit laundryrequired
source says no
Little or no carpet0.0 of 1.5 pts
Carpet dominates most unit rooms (living, bedrooms, hallways). Kitchen photo 13 shows wood-look flooring.
Second bathroom0.0 of 1.0 pts
no floorplan has a second bath
Watch out:In-unit laundry
Middling: Natural light (60%), Price fit (58%), Modern finishes (60%), Home-office space (50%)
Unknown: Corner unit, Soundproofing, Sauna
AI reading of the photos
ornith1.5:35b · 18 photos from redfin · 2026-09-04 07:30Bathtub
95% sure
Clear bathtub/shower combos visible in multiple bathroom photos.
Private balcony
80% sure
Balcony door in living room; private walled outdoor patio/terrace with door access shown.
Corner unit
No floor plan or clear two-sided window evidence in any photo.
High floor
70% sure
Views over neighboring rooftops and cityscape suggest elevated floors; building is a tall high-rise.
Natural light
/10
Standard double-hung windows; some rooms (14, 16) get strong daylight; no floor-to-ceiling glass.
Modern & attractive
/10
Standard/average finishes; kitchen in photo 13 with wood cabinets is slightly nicer; lobby is attractive.
Construction quality
/10
Brick high-rise with grand ornate lobby suggests solid construction; unit finishes are standard.
Office potential
/10
Separate bedrooms/alcoves could serve as offices, but spaces are modest.
Carpet
Carpet dominates most unit rooms (living, bedrooms, hallways). Kitchen photo 13 shows wood-look flooring.
Floorplans & pricing 2 plan images
| Size | Rent | Sqft | Baths | Earliest move-in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $845 | 465 | 1 | 2026-09-25 | 3 plans |
| 2 bd | $1,045 | 740 | 1 | — | 3 plans |
Cheapest unit, 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-04:
unchanged
($845 – $845 over 3 days)
Photos 36 unique
Listing descriptions as written by each source
redfin open ↗
Historical high rise near the Old Market! Kensington Tower Apartments offers 2 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom, and Studio apartments in a historic high rise complex
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$99 DEPOSIT AND SECOND MONTH FREE IF YOU APPLY WITHIN 24/hrs!!
Sources & score breakdown
Listings
| Source | Tier | Rent | Status | First seen | Last seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| apartmentguide | building | $845 – $1,045 | active | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-04 | open ↗ |
| redfin | building | $845 – $1,045 | active | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-04 | open ↗ |
| zillow | building | $845 – $1,045 | active | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-04 | open ↗ |
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Value | Weight | Points | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural light | 0.60 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 6/10 from photos |
| Construction quality | 0.70 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 7/10 from photos |
| High floor | 0.80 | 2.0 | 1.6 | photos say yes (70% sure) |
| Price fit | 0.58 | 2.5 | 1.5 | $1,045, 42% under your $1,800 to $2,500 band |
| Modern finishes | 0.60 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 6/10 from photos |
| Home-office space | 0.50 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 5/10 from photos |
| Little or no carpet | 0.00 | 1.5 | 0.0 | carpet coverage in photos: most |
| Second bathroom | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0.0 | no floorplan has a second bath |
| Corner unit | n/a | 3.0 | — | photos say unclear |
| Soundproofing | n/a | 2.0 | — | assumption: building era + height |
| Sauna | n/a | 1.5 | — | listing |