Nebraska City, NE 1 Apartments for Rent

Nebraska City: Official birthplace of Arbor Day. A record-breaking one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the very first Arbor Day. The holiday went viral and is now celebrated all over the world. Needless to say, Nebraska City residents are proud of this piece of their national heritage.

Nebraska City is also the county seat of Otoe County and is a bustling city that's full to the brim of exciting things to do and see. And with a population of close to 7,289 full-time residents, according to the 2010 census, you will never run out of new people to meet. Incorporated in 1855, Nebraska City is the oldest city in the state, and she wears it well. This city boasts a bevy of museums, historical attractions and beautiful historic architecture. Even better, it has its very own vineyard!

Moving to Nebraska City

The sheer size and scope of Nebraska City, Nebraska, ensures that you'll be able to find a house to rent or apartment to rent that suits both your taste and your budget. Whether you like older apartment buildings with plenty of character or prefer more contemporary digs, you will find it all here. Because there is so much terrain to cover in Nebraska City, you should start your search for apartments four to six weeks before your big move. If you want the full scoop on a particular area of the city, check out the section on neighborhoods below to help narrow your search.

As you prepare to look for rentals in Nebraska City, make sure that you have current documents on hand that verify your identification and credit history. You might even want to include a list of two solid references that can attest to your reputation as an upstanding citizen. A potential lessee will be impressed by your preparation, and it could help to seal the deal in your favor!

Neighborhoods of Nebraska City

Lucky for you, Nebraska City has three main neighborhoods from which you can make your pick! These neighborhoods form a bulls-eye pattern, with the City Center in the middle. If you prefer something quiet and rural, you'll want to look at the areas on the outer edges of Nebraska City. If you prefer to be close to the main attraction, make your way toward the middle.

City Center: The City Center neighborhood is a good place to search for apartments in Nebraska City, and you'll love the reasonable rents. You'll be able to find anything from an historic studio apartment to roomy two-bedroom apartments to rent here. What's more is that City Center is extremely walkable; you'll be close to the Pioneer 3 Movie Theater and Snapdragon Floral & Gifts. Locals also report work commutes that average less than 20 minutes!

Steinhart Park: This is a quiet neighborhood that borders the City Center. If you want more space and are considering houses to rent, start your search in Steinhart Park. The majority of the rentals here are single-family homes. You'll also be able to enjoy the park that gives this neighborhood its name, as well as the popular Wildwood Golf Course.

Talmage and Dunbar: These two neighborhoods lie on the outskirts of Steinhart Park and are loosely populated. You won't find apartments to rent here, but there are many single-family homes. If you're an introvert, you'll love it here -- many residents work from home, and the population density is so low that you will rarely bump into a stranger unannounced! Check out the Wilson Creek State Wildlife Management Area, which is surrounded by several beautiful reservoirs.

Living in Nebraska City

If you're going to live in Nebraska City, you better enjoy trees! Then again, who doesn't? Nebraska City is known as the official "Home of Arbor Day," as first Secretary of Agriculture, J. Sterling Morton, created the holiday here in 1872 to promote the planting of the all-important arbor in the fields and prairies.

If you're a history buff, you should know that Nebraska City is also home to the Mayhew Cabin. This cabin is unlike most others, as it has a small cave dug into the foundation where fugitive slaves once hid as they entered Nebraska, a free state. That's right; Nebraska City is home to the only official stop on the Underground Railroad in the entire state.

Another highlight of life in Nebraska City is the non-stop festival culture. That's right, there are enough festivals held in this city yearly to match that of most states! There is the Apple Blossom Festival, the summer Lemon Days, and you better believe that they celebrate Arbor Day in style! But perhaps the local favorite event is the AppleJack Festival. You will have a front-row seat to this late-September fair that features a pancake buffet, marching band competition, fun run, car show, parade, and much, much more. Life in Nebraska City is never dull!