Cost of Living in Fremont, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00143% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$50,715about $4,226/month · 42% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$117,50065% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% 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 18.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,040 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 53 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fremont

$1,001

$1,276

$989

$1,724

$1,082

$1,913

$1,563

How much do households earn in Fremont?

Under $25k

23.5%

$25k–50k

27.8%

$50k–100k

28.1%

$100k–150k

9.1%

$150k+

2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fremont

Size	Fremont	U.S. average
Studio	$420	$1,338
1 bedroom	$738	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$922	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$927	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$883	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fremont overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fremont, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fremont

🏛️ Property tax$1,146a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fremont

Commute to work18.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree15.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home57.4%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line22.7%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fremont?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $186 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,001

Owning

$815

Owning assumes a typical $117,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,750 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fremont, OH?

Renting in Fremont costs a median of about $1,001 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Fremont?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,040 a year, or $19 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 $50,715. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fremont?

The median homeowner in Fremont pays $1,146 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Fremont more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% 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 $117,500, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

15,835 people live in Fremont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Fremont, OH expensive to live in?