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Rental Market Trends in Frederick, MD

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

$1,712/month

Average Rent

779 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,712 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/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 $1,526 per month for a studio, $1,712 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,958 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,389 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,526/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,712/month
779 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,958/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,651/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,765/month
2,631 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,775/month
1,568 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,445/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,728/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,848/month
1,116 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Frederick, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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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 Kingsbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frederick Heights
$1,393/month
785 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,712/month
785 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,794/month
844 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,868/month
802 Sq Ft
Old Farm
$1,991/month
867 Sq Ft
Walnut Ridge
$1,991/month
867 Sq Ft
Whittier Pond
$1,991/month
867 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
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Old Farm
$1,991/month
867 Sq Ft
Walnut Ridge
$1,991/month
867 Sq Ft
Whittier Pond
$1,991/month
867 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,868/month
802 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,794/month
844 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft

Which Frederick neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Frederick with the most apartments available are Ballenger Creek, The Residences at the Manor and Kingsbrook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,868/month
802 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,712/month
785 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$1,739/month
819 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,191/month
782 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,794/month
844 Sq Ft
Frederick Heights
$1,393/month
785 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 $1,712, you’ll want to make about $5,706 per month or $68,472 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 34.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Frederick is 95.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,526 - $2,389. 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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Frederick, MD

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Apartment Averages

Frederick Heights

Frederick, MD

Monocacy Meadows

Frederick, MD

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,276/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,430/month
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Magnolia Haus at Tuscarora Creek

Magnolia Haus at Tuscarora Creek

1009 Reagans Rd,
Frederick, MD 21702

$1,895 - $3,815 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Upper East

Upper East

1601 Pinder St,
Frederick, MD 21701

$1,945 - $3,390

Studio - 3 Beds

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Prospect Hall Apartments

909 Mansion Dr,
Frederick, MD 21703

$1,667 - $2,433

1-2 Beds

Fieldpointe

Fieldpointe

349 Prospect Blvd,
Frederick, MD 21701

$1,730 - $3,717

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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