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1601 Pinder St,
Frederick, MD 21701
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Rental Market Trends in Frederick, MD
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,763/month.
Rent in Frederick is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,763/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.6%
Change / Year
1,114
Available Apartments
Frederick rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Frederick average $1,550 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Frederick average $1,763 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Frederick average $2,010 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Frederick average $2,471 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Frederick, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Frederick, MD
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
35%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick?
Based on current rent prices, Waterford, Ballenger Creek and Monocacy Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Frederick?
Based on current rent prices, Nicodemus, Monocacy Meadows and Old Farm are the most expensive neighborhoods in Frederick.
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Which Frederick neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Frederick with the most apartments available are Ballenger Creek, Monocacy Meadows and Nicodemus .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Frederick, MD?
Because the average rent in Frederick is $1,763, you’ll want to make about $5,876 per month or $70,512 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 35.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Frederick is 100.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,550 - $2,471. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.
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.
View the Frederick Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$1,725/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,417/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Frederick?
The average rent in Frederick is $1,763 per month, which is 6.0% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Frederick?
The average rent for a house in Frederick, MD is $2,922 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Frederick?
The average rent for a townhome in Frederick, MD is $2,214 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Frederick?
Rents in Frederick, MD are increasing, with prices up 0.6% year-over-year and $12 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Frederick?
In Frederick, MD, 35% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.