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Rental Market Trends in Frederick, MD

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

$1,755/month

Average Rent

779 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,755 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Frederick rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Frederick, you can expect to pay about $1,524 per month for a studio, $1,755 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,982 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,429 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,524/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,755/month
779 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,982/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,429/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,570/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,902/month
3,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,254/month
759 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,744/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,013/month
1,613 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Frederick, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $54 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
Last Updated April 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
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
31% 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 Kingsbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frederick Heights
$1,357/month
774 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,815/month
778 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,872/month
871 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,952/month
791 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Frederick?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tuscarora Creek
$2,134/month
807 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Ballenger Creek
$1,952/month
791 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,872/month
871 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,815/month
778 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
$1,952/month
791 Sq Ft
Monocacy Meadows
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Nicodemus
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
Eastchurch
$2,026/month
780 Sq Ft
The Residences at the Manor
$1,815/month
778 Sq Ft
Waterford
$1,872/month
871 Sq Ft
Tuscarora Creek
$2,134/month
807 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Townhomes
$1,838/month
776 Sq Ft
Kingsbrook Sovereign
$1,838/month
776 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 $1,755, you’ll want to make about $5,850 per month or $70,200 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 $1,524 - $2,429. You can expect to pay 8.8% more for groceries, 9.9% more for utilities, and 0.4% more for transportation.

City

Frederick, MD

769 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Frederick, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Frederick, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Frederick Heights

Frederick, MD

Tuscarora Creek

Frederick, MD

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
$2,033/month
Two Bedroom
$1,428/month
$2,329/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,045/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

Upper East

Upper East

1601 Pinder St,
Frederick, MD 21701

$2,055 - $3,300

Studio - 3 Beds

Apartments at Sunset

Apartments at Sunset

1000 Columbine Dr,
Frederick, MD 21701

$1,725 - $1,995

1-2 Beds

Clearbrook Apartments

Clearbrook Apartments

6450 Mercantile Dr E,
Frederick, MD 21703

$1,751 - $5,642

1-3 Beds

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Kushner Companies
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  • 22,175

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2 Communities in Frederick
Grady Management, Inc.
Grady Management, Inc.
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  • 11,925

    Units

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2 Communities in Frederick
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Acento Real Estate Partners
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Garden Homes
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2 Communities in Frederick
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Donohoe
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Greystar
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    Units

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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