Moving To Newcastle! (Gillette: apartment complex, rental homes, condos)

[reijer]

Greetings Everyone!

This is my first post, so take it easy on this poor noob. I was recently hired for a job in Newcastle. I am originally from Michigan & I am in the process of finding a place to live. I understand living arrangements are very tight right now. I have a few leads but I was wondering if there is anyone on this forum from Newcastle or has frequented Newcastle that could lend me some advice on searching for apartments or mobile home units. I am only looking for something no more than $700/month.

Also I am curious as to what Newcastle the town is like. I have researched other threads but I am hungry for more information on this town and its "feel".

Any feedback would be most welcome!

[HighlandLady]

This is what I consider my 'hometown'....
There are a couple of mobile home communities there, but the likelihood of you finding a home to rent is almost nil. They rent out quickly.
The town has approximately 3300 people - give or take. It sits under the Black Hills - only 7 miles to the SD border in one of the prettiest places. It has a couple of years old grade school and high school...and a middle school. Has two grocery stores, a dollar store, Pamida, a few gift shops, one movie theatre, two banks, four gas stations. There is a hospital, a clinic, a physical therapy clinic, and a mental health clinic.
Many people end up traveling 60 miles either north to Gillette or 60 miles north and east to Rapid City, SD or Spearfish, SD for shopping. I enjoyed the trips to Spearfish, traveling through Spearfish Canyon.

Weather wise - winter can vary, mostly it sits somewhat in a bowl so there is more of a 'banana belt' feeling. But it can also become quite cold and have a lot of snow - it just depends on the conditions. It can be windy at times, but it isn't a constant thing. Summers can be quite warm, days in the hundreds isn't uncommon. Thunderstorms can be severe. This year has seen quite a bit more rain than in previous years.

It does have a minimum security prison outside of town and a refinery in town.

It isn't far from areas to hunt in, fish, hike...

Give me a couple of days to find my phone books, I can get you names and such for apartments. There is a low-income apartment complex, but they have an extensive waiting list. There are a couple other places you can try.

Anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!

[MRVphotog]

Perhaps this GE image will give you some visual perspective.
SkiMRV Gallery

[HighlandLady]

I shot this a few years ago, by the water tank looking down into Newcastle...sort of gives you an idea of what the area is like:

[reijer]

Originally Posted by HighlandLady

This is what I consider my 'hometown'....
There are a couple of mobile home communities there, but the likelihood of you finding a home to rent is almost nil. They rent out quickly.
The town has approximately 3300 people - give or take. It sits under the Black Hills - only 7 miles to the SD border in one of the prettiest places. It has a couple of years old grade school and high school...and a middle school. Has two grocery stores, a dollar store, Pamida, a few gift shops, one movie theatre, two banks, four gas stations. There is a hospital, a clinic, a physical therapy clinic, and a mental health clinic.
Many people end up traveling 60 miles either north to Gillette or 60 miles north and east to Rapid City, SD or Spearfish, SD for shopping. I enjoyed the trips to Spearfish, traveling through Spearfish Canyon.

Weather wise - winter can vary, mostly it sits somewhat in a bowl so there is more of a 'banana belt' feeling. But it can also become quite cold and have a lot of snow - it just depends on the conditions. It can be windy at times, but it isn't a constant thing. Summers can be quite warm, days in the hundreds isn't uncommon. Thunderstorms can be severe. This year has seen quite a bit more rain than in previous years.

It does have a minimum security prison outside of town and a refinery in town.

It isn't far from areas to hunt in, fish, hike...

Give me a couple of days to find my phone books, I can get you names and such for apartments. There is a low-income apartment complex, but they have an extensive waiting list. There are a couple other places you can try.

Anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks for the feedback!

Very beautiful picture btw! I fell in love with the west after a couple of I80 runs to Oregon for a summer job and a much needed break from life in the "ghetto". Long story short when Wyoming recruiters showed up in my state my family and I made the decision to get out & settle there.

Anything you find from the phone books would be a godsend. I have mustered a few contacts but I will find out shortly how well they pan out.

Also from what I have researched online, there are no bus stations in Newcastle. Is this correct? Because I am taking a bus to Wyoming and it will only take me so far as Gillette. I suppose either I am going to either hitch a ride or buy some walking shoes.

[HighlandLady]

No, there aren't any bus stations in Newcastle.
I apologize for taking so long to post some information on rentals and such...I have a couple but will look for more.

The Fountain Inn is owned by a lovely couple by the name of Patels - they have rooms in the motel that they rent out weekly/monthly, etc...but they also own an apartment building and some condos. Last I knew, all utilities including phone and cable were included in the rent for the apartment building. The phone number is (307) 746-4426. Real nice rooms.

Have you contacted any realtors? There is the Black Gold Realty company who list rentals now and then...their number is (307) 746-3655. Sometimes they know of others who have rentals.

I'll think of more, trying to remember some private rental owners for you!
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[lovehorsessps]

Originally Posted by HighlandLady

This is what I consider my 'hometown'....
There are a couple of mobile home communities there, but the likelihood of you finding a home to rent is almost nil. They rent out quickly.
The town has approximately 3300 people - give or take. It sits under the Black Hills - only 7 miles to the SD border in one of the prettiest places. It has a couple of years old grade school and high school...and a middle school. Has two grocery stores, a dollar store, Pamida, a few gift shops, one movie theatre, two banks, four gas stations. There is a hospital, a clinic, a physical therapy clinic, and a mental health clinic.
Many people end up traveling 60 miles either north to Gillette or 60 miles north and east to Rapid City, SD or Spearfish, SD for shopping. I enjoyed the trips to Spearfish, traveling through Spearfish Canyon.

Weather wise - winter can vary, mostly it sits somewhat in a bowl so there is more of a 'banana belt' feeling. But it can also become quite cold and have a lot of snow - it just depends on the conditions. It can be windy at times, but it isn't a constant thing. Summers can be quite warm, days in the hundreds isn't uncommon. Thunderstorms can be severe. This year has seen quite a bit more rain than in previous years.

It does have a minimum security prison outside of town and a refinery in town.

It isn't far from areas to hunt in, fish, hike...

Give me a couple of days to find my phone books, I can get you names and such for apartments. There is a low-income apartment complex, but they have an extensive waiting list. There are a couple other places you can try.

Anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!

I, too would like info regarding rentals. My husband just moved there due to a job opportunity and needs a rental.

Lovehorsessps

[mrl1984]

Hello I was wondering if anyone knows currently of any rental homes, rent to own, or lease homes around newcastle. My wife, daughter, and I will be moving to Newcastle at latest the first of March with the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.