Scottsbluff

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Scottsbluff, NE Area Guide

Small-town charm in the heart of the Great Plains

Scenic Riverside Suburban Rural Historic Peaceful Active

Nestled alongside the North Platte River in the Great Plains, Scottsbluff is a charming city teeming with historic character and small-town sensibility. Scottsbluff offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenience to Riverside Park, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and multiple golf courses and country clubs.

Scottsbluff also boasts a broad range of shopping opportunities, from national retailers at Monument Mall to independent shops lined up along Broadway. Numerous apartments are available for rent in Scottsbluff’s tranquil residential communities. Although residents love Scottsbluff’s small-town vibe, the community is within a three-hour drive of Denver, an easy choice for daytrips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Scottsbluff, NE is $604 for one bedroom, and $719 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottsbluff has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scottsbluff, NE is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

53 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

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.

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Westmoor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Meridian School

Public

Grades PK-12

Bluffs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Meridian School

Public

Grades PK-12

Meridian School

Public

Grades PK-12

LifeLink Nebraska

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Platte National Wildlife Refuge
  • Riverside Discovery Center and Zoo
  • Scotts Bluff National Monument
  • Lake Minatare State Recreation Area

Top Apartments in Scottsbluff

Houses for Rent in Scottsbluff

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 February 2026.