Last updated August 24, 2026

Average Rent in Frederick, MD & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Frederick, MD. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Frederick 21701 21702 21703

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$1,967/mo

▲ +0.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,295/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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Rent by Neighborhood in Frederick, MD

Compare average rent across Frederick, MD neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Frederick 21701	$2,272	▲ $11	$1,600	10	131
Frederick 21703	$2,069	▲ $36	$1,295	5	58
Frederick 21702	$2,016	▼ $48	$1,412	5	106

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Frederick, MD?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,967 per month across 4 apartment communities and 9 available units. Rents have increased $15 (0.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Cedar Crossing Apartments starting at $1,295/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,967/mo.

Prices range from $1,295 to $2,332 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.

Frederick, MD Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$2,062	-	5
August 2026	$2,074	+$12	5

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Frederick, MD

Studio

$1,967

from $1,295 · 9 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Frederick, MD

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Cedar Crossing Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,295/mo	1	5
Prospect Hall Apartments	$1,667/mo	$2,047/mo	5	3.9
EDE Apartments	$1,874/mo	$1,874/mo	1	4.6
Upper East	$2,130/mo	$2,150/mo	2	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Frederick, MD

What is the average rent in Frederick, MD?

The average rent in Frederick, MD is $1,967 per month as of August 2026, based on 9 units across 4 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Frederick, MD?

Rent in Frederick, MD has increased $15 (0.7%) over the past month. The current average is $1,967/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Frederick, MD?

The most affordable apartment in Frederick, MD is Cedar Crossing Apartments with units starting at $1,295/mo.

How many apartments are available in Frederick, MD?

There are 9 units available across 4 apartment communities in Frederick, MD.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$79,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,967/mo.

Comfortable income

$94,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,295/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.

Cost of living in Frederick, MD

We only have live rent data for Frederick, MD so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,967	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,967/mo	$23,604/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

Maryland Rent Trends

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US-wide rent comparison

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