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Rental Market Trends in Frederick, MD

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

$1,725/month

Average Rent

759 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,725 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Frederick rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Frederick, you can expect to pay about $1,441 per month for a studio, $1,725 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,993 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,366 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,441/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,725/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,993/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,366/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,629/month
965 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,564/month
3,745 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,316/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,683/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,046/month
1,299 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Frederick, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $59 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick?

Based on current rent prices, Frederick Heights, The Residences at the Manor and Waterford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frederick Heights
$1,584/month
777 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,670/month
787 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,780/month
789 Sq Ft
The Village Center at Woran's Mill
$1,864/month
768 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,992/month
843 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Tuscarora Creek
$2,028/month
751 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Frederick?

Based on current rent prices, Monocacy Meadows, Nicodemus and Eastchurch are the most expensive neighborhoods in Frederick.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Tuscarora Creek
$2,028/month
751 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,992/month
843 Sq Ft
The Village Center at Woran's Mill
$1,864/month
768 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,780/month
789 Sq Ft

Which Frederick neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Frederick with the most apartments available are Ballenger Creek, Monocacy Meadows and Nicodemus .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,992/month
843 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,175/month
786 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$2,019/month
860 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,780/month
789 Sq Ft
Tuscarora Creek
$2,028/month
751 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,670/month
787 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Frederick is $1,725, you’ll want to make about $5,750 per month or $69,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Frederick, MD is 30.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Frederick is 85.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,441 - $2,366. You can expect to pay 9.6% more for groceries, 10.0% more for utilities, and 2.1% more for transportation.

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Frederick, MD

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Apartment Averages

Frederick Heights

Frederick, MD

Monocacy Meadows

Frederick, MD

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One Bedroom
$1,606/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,637/month
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Apartment communities in Frederick we think you'll love

Prospect Hall Apartments

Prospect Hall Apartments

909 Mansion Dr,
Frederick, MD 21703

$1,667 - $2,433

1-2 Beds

EDE

EDE

400 E 7th St,
Frederick, MD 21701

$1,726 - $3,008

Studio - 3 Beds

Magnolia Haus at Tuscarora Creek

Magnolia Haus at Tuscarora Creek

1009 Reagans Rd,
Frederick, MD 21702

$1,895 - $3,320

1-3 Beds

Upper East

Upper East

1601 Pinder St,
Frederick, MD 21701

$1,820 - $3,550

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 12,165

    Units

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2 Communities in Frederick
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Acento Real Estate Partners
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  • 6,318

    Units

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2 Communities in Frederick
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Belveron Partners
  • 17

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  • 2,301

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Frederick
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  • 4,397

    Units

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2 Communities in Frederick
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  • 7,170

    Units

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2 Communities in Frederick
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1 Community in Frederick
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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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