Seattle, U.S.A.
Living in Fremont, Seattle
Self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe." Quirky public art, Sunday market, and tech offices.
A one-bedroom in Fremont rents for about $2,200 - $2,600/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 15 minutes from Seattle center by bus.
Commute to Center
15 min
bus
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
quirkyartsytech
Rent in Fremont
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,900 - $2,300/mo | $2,200 - $2,600/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,900/mo | $2,700 - $3,300/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,000 - $3,600/mo | $3,400 - $4,100/mo |
How Fremont compares in Seattle
Within AffordWhere's Seattle dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,400/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,300/month and three-bedrooms $3,400 - $4,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Seattle areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the quirky, artsy, tech tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see University District. For a shorter commute, see Capitol Hill.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps A. B. Ernst Park as nearby green space and PCC as the nearest supermarket around the Fremont reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Fremont, Seattle?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Fremont costs $2,200 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,100/month.
- Is Fremont safe for expats?
- Fremont has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Fremont to Seattle center?
- The commute from Fremont to Seattle city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.
- What is Fremont like to live in?
- Self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe." Quirky public art, Sunday market, and tech offices. In our data it is tagged as quirky, artsy, tech.
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