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Average Rent in Frederick, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Frederick, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,930/mo
▲ +0.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,412/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
110
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Frederick, MD
48 listed units across 9 buildings offering 1 bed units in Frederick, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $73/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Of Market | Unit 307, E | $2,243 | $2,036 | $207 |
| East Of Market | Unit 306, E | $2,236 | $2,030 | $206 |
| East Of Market | Unit 407, E | $2,252 | $2,055 | $197 |
| Fieldpointe Apartments | Unit 10, The Elm | $2,607 | $2,411 | $196 |
| Fieldpointe Apartments | Unit 11, The Elm | $2,753 | $2,573 | $180 |
| Magnolia Haus | Unit 609, B4 | $2,666 | $2,546 | $120 |
| The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace | Unit 1 | $1,526 | $1,412 | $114 |
| Fieldpointe Apartments | Unit 4, The Birch | $1,980 | $1,868 | $112 |
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 $1,930 per month across 17 apartment communities and 110 available units. Rents have increased $16 (0.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace starting at $1,412/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,930/mo.
Prices range from $1,412 to $2,490 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 33 units are currently listed.
Frederick, MD Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,134 | - | 14 |
| July 2026 | $2,143 | +$9 | 17 |
| August 2026 | $2,133 | -$10 | 17 |
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
Rent Prices by Apartment in Frederick, MD
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace | $1,412/mo | $1,553/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios | $1,600/mo | $1,748/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Willowdale Crossing Apartments | $1,609/mo | $1,726/mo | 20 | 3.8 |
| North Market/South Carroll | $1,625/mo | $1,625/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Cedar Crossing Apartments | $1,695/mo | $1,695/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Fieldpointe Apartments | $1,708/mo | $1,708/mo | 1 | 2.6 |
| Clearbrook Apartments | $1,718/mo | $1,768/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Frederick, MD
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,930/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,412/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/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 |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,930 |
| Estimated total | $1,930/mo |
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.
Google Search Trends for Frederick, MD Apartments
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