Bellevue Apartments for Rent

Beautiful Bellevue Apartments for Rent

Located just twenty minutes from downtown Omaha, the city of Bellevue, Nebraska is home to several great apartment rentals just waiting for you to discover at MyNewPlace.com! The Apartment Guide is full of moving tips to make the transition easier, and if you have questions about the area, just head to the LocalTalk section. Apartments in Bellevue are near the Missouri river in a city which boasts historical importance in the development of the Nebraska territory and is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area, which is comprised of eight counties between the Nebraska-Iowa state border. Meaning “beautiful view” in French, the former county seat and state capitol was named by Canadian fur traders in the 1830s. As a suburb of Omaha, apartments in Bellevue are also near state parks, Offutt Air Force base, and other local attractions.

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Bellevue is the ideal location for those looking to stay close to the Omaha city area or those hoping to maintain and exciting lifestyle outdoors with plenty of parks and trails. Saddling the Nebraska-Iowa state line, apartments in Bellevue offer proximity to several nearby cities in a suburb without a long commute to major nearby hubs!

Local Luster and History

Considered the birthplace of Nebraska, Bellevue was settled in the 1830s and is the oldest city in the Cornhusker State and former seat of Sarpy County. The city originally served local fur trappers as a trading post with several Native American tribes. The Moses Merrill Mission and Sarpy County Museum offer further insight into the area’s rich past. Apartments in the city are perfect for those serving in the US Air Force because of the proximity to the Offutt Air Force Base, which played an important role in WWII. Continuing this theme, Bellevue is also close to the Strategic Air and Space Museum in nearby Ashland. Find a little bit of local culture at the Bellevue Little Theatre and enjoy live performances by area artists.

Nature in Nebraska

Abundant in parks and open spaces, apartments in the area are an excellent fit for renters looking for local parks and trails and recreation programs. Bikers can also join the Bellevue Bike Club. The city neighbors several state parks including Lake Manawa State Park and Fontenelle Forest, both of which house camping and fishing sites. The Fontenelle Forest Nature Association also offers activities, camps, and classes in the park. For fun on the Missouri River, just miles away, locals can check out the Omaha River Front. So pack your fishing pole and tent, because once you’re settled into your new place, you’ll want to go out and explore nature’s marvels.

The Metropolitan Area

As part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area, Bellevue is extremely close to large businesses and schools in the surrounding area. Home to Bellevue College and Bellevue University, you could have the opportunity to take a number of in-class and online programs of study. Students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha find themselves just twenty minutes from their campus living. Even if you’re not a student, you can enjoy all that the area universities have to offer. Not far from the high-brow art of Omaha, residents are certainly within traveling distance for performances by the Omaha Symphony or by Omaha Performing Arts. Meanwhile, the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa lies just across the Missouri River, twenty minutes away. With such a central location to all the area attractions, it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular city to live in. The MyNewPlace.com Apartment Guide can help you with your next move! Check out the apartment rental listings today!