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Bellevue Bellevue, NE

History and natural beauty define this unique city

Parks History Location

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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellevue is $1,052 for a studio, $1,062 for one bedroom, $1,356 for two bedrooms, and $1,655 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 551 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,052/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,006 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,356/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,233 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,655/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Reviews of Bellevue - Bellevue, NE

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Current Resident

1 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

What I enjoy about Bellevue, NE is I experienced life in a real sense. I lived in different places and met a lot of people. However, Bellevue is where I made many connections. I made lasting friendships and met my husband who gave me the courage to live life again.

Current Resident

2 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Bellevue has been a wonderful place to grow up in. It has everything you would ever need and a large diversity of races and cultures due to the close proximity to Offutt Air Force Base. The airshow is a great time and not having to travel very far for the College World Series is a blessing.

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

For the most part I enjoy living in Bellevue. I happen to live in a more walkable area which I enjoy but to go most places you need a car. I find it safe to walk but I wouldn't go out after dark. The job opportunities are decent. Bellevue could definitely use more income but overall it's a nice place to live.

Current Resident

2 years and 9 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.

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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

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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Methodology

† 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.