Frederick

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The Catocin Mountains near Frederick
A street in downtown

Frederick, MD Area Guide

Art, history, and technology converge in Maryland’s second largest city.

Historic Hip Convenient Charming Affordable Artistic Walkable Commuter

Nestled at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, Frederick welcomes residents with historic architecture and a thriving downtown scene. The city's distinctive "clustered spires" skyline towers above downtown, where brick-lined streets feature more than 200 independent shops and restaurants. Carroll Creek Linear Park spans the heart of downtown, offering brick pedestrian paths, fountains, and an amphitheater. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,701 per month and two-bedroom units at $1,991, reflecting year-over-year increases of 2.7% and 1.9% respectively.

Downtown Frederick comes alive each month with First Saturday celebrations and performances at the historic Weinberg Center for the Arts. The rental market encompasses properties throughout the city, from downtown row houses to residential communities near Fort Detrick. Hood College adds to the area's educational landscape, while the National Museum of Civil War Medicine preserves the city's historical significance. Baker Park provides recreational opportunities with its walking trails and amphitheater hosting seasonal concerts. Located at the intersection of I-270 and I-70, Frederick offers convenient access to both Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

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The Catocin Mountains near Frederick

A street in downtown

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Frederick, MD is $1,521 for a studio, $1,712 for one bedroom, $1,962 for two bedrooms, and $2,402 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frederick has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,712/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$3,170/month
2,085 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,746/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,799/month
1,167 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Frederick, MD is 34.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Frederick is 95.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,521 - $2,402. You can expect to pay 8.8% more for groceries, 9.9% more for utilities, and 0.4% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Frederick, MD is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

56 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

19 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

53 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Urbana Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Whittier Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Monocacy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ballenger Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ballenger Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

West Frederick Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Crestwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Linganore High

Public

Grades 9-12

Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Public

Grades 9-12

Tuscarora High

Public

Grades 9-12

Frederick High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
  • Crumland Farms
  • Summers Farm
  • Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center
  • Walkersville Southern Railroad

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.