1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fremont, NE
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fremont, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,244 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fremont
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fremont
Compare Fremont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $720 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $730 |
| 3 | Kearney | $785 |
| 4 | Lexington | $870 |
| 5 | Fremont (this page) | $880 |
| 6 | Grand Island | $920 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $950 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $975 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $1,045 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,130 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,151 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,230 |
| 13 | Gretna | $1,270 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,310 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Nebraska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,310 |
| 2 | Gretna | $1,270 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,230 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,151 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,130 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $1,045 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $975 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $950 |
| 9 | Grand Island | $920 |
| 10 | Fremont (this page) | $880 |
| 11 | Lexington | $870 |
| 12 | Kearney | $785 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $730 |
| 14 | Columbus | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fremont.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fremont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, NE | 21.1 mi | $1,310 | +$430 (+49%) |
| Gretna, NE | 27.9 mi | $1,270 | +$390 (+44%) |
| Omaha, NE | 31.3 mi | $1,151 | +$271 (+31%) |
| La Vista, NE | 34.1 mi | $1,130 | +$250 (+28%) |
| Papillion, NE | 38.9 mi | $1,230 | +$350 (+40%) |
| Bellevue, NE | 44.9 mi | $1,045 | +$165 (+19%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 45.5 mi | $975 | +$95 (+11%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 47.6 mi | $920 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 49 mi | $950 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Columbus, NE | 62.8 mi | $720 | $-160 (-18%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 71.7 mi | $850 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 77.2 mi | $730 | $-150 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fremont — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fremont?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fremont, Nebraska is $880 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,244.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fremont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fremont expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fremont's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fremont rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with 1-bedroom data, Fremont ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fremont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Columbus ($720), Sioux City ($850), Norfolk ($730).