4862 S 17th St

South Omaha is one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. South Omaha played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution. Once home to a meat packing hub, South Omaha was previously known as “Porkopolis”. Today, South Omaha is one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods with a strong sense of community and neighborhood pride. South Omaha’s historic South 24th Street is laden with colorful murals and folk art, complementing the thoroughfare’s abundance of museums, shops, and authentic eateries. Various cultural events are held in South Omaha as well, like El Grito Festival and Vinton Street Creativity Festival. The neighborhood is also home to Metropolitan Community College and several parks including Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Inviting renters from all walks of life, South Omaha has apartments and houses for rent for every budget but is known for its typically lower costs. Attracting even more renters, South Omaha is just six miles south of Downtown Omaha.