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Average Rent in Frederick, MD & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

The average listed apartment rent in Frederick, MD is $2,033 per month, as of October 22, 2026. This sample includes 548 priced apartments in 32 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 15, 2026 through October 22, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 32 apartment communities in Frederick, MD. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Frederick 21701 21702 21703
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$2,033/mo

Lowest Available

$595/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

32

tracked daily

Units Listed

548

available now

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Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Frederick 21701 $2,220 ▼  $111 $595 11 154
Frederick 21703 $2,078 ▼  $14 $1,295 6 119
Frederick 21702 $1,909 ▼  $70 $1,300 15 275

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Frederick, MD?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $2,033 per month across 32 apartment communities and 548 available units.

The most affordable option is VCRE starting at $595/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,797/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,825/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,057/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,471/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,142/mo.

Prices range from $595 to $3,758 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 129 units are currently listed.

Frederick, MD Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $2,157 - 17
July 2026 $2,097 -$60 20
August 2026 $2,088 -$9 20
September 2026 $2,046 -$42 20
October 2026 $2,004 -$42 28

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Frederick, MD

Studio
$1,797
from $1,295 · 6 units
1 Bed
$1,825
from $1,305 · 180 units
2 Bed
$2,057
from $1,300 · 294 units
3 Bed
$2,471
from $1,847 · 58 units
4 Bed
$3,142
from $2,493 · 8 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Frederick, MD

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
VCRE $595/mo $795/mo 2 4.7
Cedar Crossing Apartments $1,295/mo $1,571/mo 4 5
Hickory Hill Apartments $1,300/mo $1,300/mo 1 3.1
Creekside at Taskers Chance $1,305/mo $1,394/mo 5 4.1
Westwinds Apartments $1,371/mo $2,163/mo 10 3.5
Parkview Apartments $1,400/mo $2,133/mo 6 4.4
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace $1,424/mo $1,716/mo 45 3.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Frederick, MD

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What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?
The average listed apartment rent in Frederick, MD is $2,033 per month, as of October 22, 2026. This sample includes 548 priced apartments in 32 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Frederick, MD?
The apartment listings we track in Frederick, MD range from $595 to $3,758 per month, as of October 22, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Frederick, MD?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Frederick, MD. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Frederick, MD?
Studio apartments average $1,797 per month across 6 priced listings in Frederick, MD. Listed rents range from $1,295 to $2,086 per month, as of October 22, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,825 per month across 180 priced listings in Frederick, MD. Listed rents range from $1,305 to $3,190 per month, as of October 22, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,057 per month across 294 priced listings in Frederick, MD. Listed rents range from $1,300 to $3,758 per month, as of October 22, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,471 per month across 58 priced listings in Frederick, MD. Listed rents range from $1,847 to $3,158 per month, as of October 22, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD?
4-bedroom apartments average $3,142 per month across 8 priced listings in Frederick, MD. Listed rents range from $2,493 to $3,506 per month, as of October 22, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Frederick, MD?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,825 per month across 180 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,057 across 294 listings, $232 (12.7%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Frederick, MD?
VCRE has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $595 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 22, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Frederick, MD?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 129 units, or 23.5% of the priced apartments we track in Frederick, MD. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Frederick, MD?
We track 548 priced units at 32 apartment buildings, as of October 22, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Frederick, MD?
We have recorded rent data on 117 days from June 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Frederick, MD. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Frederick, MD?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ community. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Frederick, MD rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 22, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Frederick, MD?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$81,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,033/mo.

Comfortable income

$98,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($595/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.

Median household income in Frederick, MD is $95,150 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Frederick, MD

Overall prices in Frederick, MD runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Frederick, MD's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,033
Utilities $653
Groceries $574
Transportation $1,557
Healthcare $759
Other goods and services $1,215
Estimated total $6,791/mo

Population

80,617

Median household income

$95,150

Census median rent

$1,688/mo

Census rent burden

31.3%

Median age

37.1

Mean commute

30 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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