Last updated July 24, 2026

Average Rent in Frederick, MD & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Frederick, MD. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Frederick 21701 21702 21703

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$2,144/mo

▲ +3.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,295/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

260

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Frederick, MD

52 listed units across 4 buildings in Frederick, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $50/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Clearbrook Apartments	Unit 6440M204, The Montreal	$2,174	$2,069	$105
Magnolia Haus	Unit 621, C1	$3,146	$3,056	$90
The Reserve at Ballenger Creek Apartment Homes	Unit A0-0307	$1,840	$1,754	$86
The Reserve at Ballenger Creek Apartment Homes	Unit W1-0203	$1,855	$1,769	$86
Magnolia Haus	Unit 330, B2	$3,286	$3,206	$80
Magnolia Haus	Unit 517, C2	$2,986	$2,906	$80
Magnolia Haus	Unit 603, C1	$3,016	$2,936	$80
Magnolia Haus	Unit 633, C1	$3,096	$3,016	$80

See today's prices on all 260 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Frederick, MD

Compare average rent across Frederick, MD neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Frederick 21701	$2,283	▲ $6	$1,602	10	112
Frederick 21702	$2,050	▼ $16	$1,417	5	90
Frederick 21703	$2,022	▲ $195	$1,295	5	58

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Frederick, MD?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $2,144 per month across 20 apartment communities and 260 available units. Rents have increased $73 (3.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Cedar Crossing Apartments starting at $1,295/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,843/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,949/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,302/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,647/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,637/mo.

Prices range from $1,295 to $3,450 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 57 units are currently listed.

Frederick, MD Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
June 2026	$2,093	-	17
July 2026	$2,099	+$6	20

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Frederick, MD

Studio

$1,843

from $1,295 · 29 units

1 Bed

$1,949

from $1,417 · 103 units

2 Bed

$2,302

from $1,619 · 103 units

3 Bed

$2,647

from $1,894 · 24 units

4 Bed

$2,637

from $2,637 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Frederick, MD

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Cedar Crossing Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,495/mo	4	5
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace	$1,417/mo	$1,716/mo	11	3.8
Willowdale Crossing Apartments	$1,549/mo	$1,826/mo	40	3.8
Foundry Square	$1,602/mo	$1,754/mo	2	4.5
Jefferson Chase Apartments & Condominiums	$1,610/mo	$1,630/mo	2	4.3
North Market/South Carroll	$1,625/mo	$1,821/mo	2	5
Fieldpointe Apartments	$1,632/mo	$1,987/mo	10	2.6
Prospect Hall Apartments	$1,667/mo	$2,047/mo	5	3.9
The Apartments At Sunset	$1,700/mo	$1,779/mo	11	4.3
The Reserve at Ballenger Creek Apartment Homes	$1,700/mo	$1,955/mo	12	4.1
Clearbrook Apartments	$1,774/mo	$2,036/mo	16	4.1
Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios	$1,785/mo	$1,840/mo	2	5
East Of Market	$1,872/mo	$2,149/mo	16	4.6
Jefferson Place	$1,891/mo	$2,145/mo	21	4.5
Vista View Apartments	$1,970/mo	$2,280/mo	6	4.1
Magnolia Haus	$1,970/mo	$2,401/mo	25	4.3
The Park at Walnut Ridge	$2,025/mo	$2,357/mo	8	4.7
Upper East	$2,075/mo	$2,543/mo	15	4.8
Bainbridge Market Commons	$2,096/mo	$2,553/mo	25	4.7
EDE Apartments	$2,103/mo	$2,440/mo	27	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Frederick, MD

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

The average rent in Frederick, MD is $2,144 per month as of July 2026, based on 260 units across 20 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Frederick, MD?

Rent in Frederick, MD has increased $73 (3.5%) over the past month. The current average is $2,144/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Frederick, MD?

The most affordable apartment in Frederick, MD is Cedar Crossing Apartments with units starting at $1,295/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Frederick, MD averages $1,949/mo, with prices starting at $1,417/mo across 103 available units.

How many apartments are available in Frederick, MD?

There are 260 units available across 20 apartment communities in Frederick, MD.

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

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,144/mo.

Comfortable income

$103,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,295/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.

Cost of living in Frederick, MD

We only have live rent data for Frederick, MD so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,144	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,144/mo	$25,728/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

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

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

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 are refreshed annually.

Maryland Rent Trends

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US-wide rent comparison

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