Bellevue

Bellevue, NE

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Bellevue - Bellevue, NE

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History and natural beauty define this unique city

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Bellevue is one of the oldest cities in Nebraska, established in the 1830s, providing a sense of history that mingles with the area’s natural beauty. From the scenic Fontenelle Forest to the water fun of Lake Manawa, Bellevue is ideal for outdoor living. Moving to Bellevue gives you access to excellent schools, Downtown Omaha, and popular destinations like the Henry Doorly Zoo.

Bellevue has a variety of great restaurants and shops, and with Omaha so close by, residents can explore the Old Market, a historic area filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bellevue is $966 for a studio, $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,289 for two bedrooms, and $1,583 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 531 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $966/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,024/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,289/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,243 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,583/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

5

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Bellevue - Bellevue, NE

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4 183 Reviews

Current Resident

4 months agoNiche Review

I like that Bellevue has everything you need and is close to so many other attractions. I wish the public schools would expand and build more elementaries and update the old ones (or make them bigger) and build another high school. The class sizes are getting too large and crowded.

Current Resident

1 years agoNiche Review

I absolutely love living in Bellevue a safe and clean city. it's a small community in a big city lots of activities/sports for the children. Schools are within walking distance, lots of my children classmates live in the same neighborhood basically next door. there's not much I would change maybe more public transformation other than that very happy with my community.

Current Resident

1 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

In Bellevue, NE, you are able to get the small town feel without being in a small town. Old bellevue has all the tiny shops and little parks you would expect with a target less than 20 minutes away. It has the two-out of a movie- rivaling schools with a bunch of pride backed behind them. It's a community that is just big enough to for the whole town not to know your business with it still being personal enough to get involved in the community.

Current Resident

1 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Bellevue is an alright place to live depending on your age. If you're older than 40 and married, you might find that it's a pretty safe and quiet place to live. For the younger age groups however, there's not very many things to do, so Bellevue can be pretty boring as well. All in all, it's a nice place to live but it can get old after a while. I would love to see some attractions added so that it feels more inclusive.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
  • Gifford Farm Education Center
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Lake Manawa State Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

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Living in Bellevue

Transportation

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Getting around Bellevue and to nearby areas is easy. The city is well-connected by roads, and public transportation options are available for those who prefer not to drive. Plus, with Omaha just a short drive away, you can enjoy all the amenities of a larger city while living in a quieter suburban area.

Parks

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For those who love the outdoors, Bellevue offers beautiful parks and recreational areas. The popular Fontenelle Forest is perfect for hiking and exploring nature. You can also visit Haworth Park, which offers playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas for family fun. Lake Manawa State Park is great for swimming, boating, and fishing. Bellevue is great for those who enjoy outdoor activities like biking, fishing, and bird watching.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.