salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,680 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nebraska. It is number 29 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fremont?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fremont
| Size | Fremont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $844 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,225 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,503 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fremont overall?
Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fremont, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fremont
Life in Fremont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fremont?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $27 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $214,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fremont, NE?
Renting in Fremont costs a median of about $1,517 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Fremont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fremont cheap or expensive?
Fremont is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $76,737. It ranks 29th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fremont?
The median homeowner in Fremont pays $2,793 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is Fremont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fremont?
The median home value in Fremont is $214,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
27,567 people live in Fremont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.