
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frederick County, MD from $700 (23 Rentals)
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Ox Fibre Apartments

Little Brook Apartments

Foundry Square Apartments

The Westwinds

The Grove At Alban
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478A W South St, Unit B

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144 Water St

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Brunswick Garden Apartments

446 E Patrick St
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South Mountain Village

1 W 10th St

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Princeton Court

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2 James St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frederick County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,133 | $2,309 |
| Frederick County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,015 | $2,481 |
| Frederick County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $886 | $3,450 |
| Frederick County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $998 | $3,886 |
| Frederick County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,539 | $3,431 |
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Cheapest Available Frederick County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Frederick County, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way in the Taskers Chance neighborhood priced from $886. Princeton Court in the Airport Industrial Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Way | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $886 |
| Princeton Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| Foundry Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ox Fibre Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,324 |
| Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments | The Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick County, MD
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frederick County area is the $1.65 price per square foot A Model at Overlook at Avalon in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Frederick County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated) Model at The Westwinds starting at $1,639 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frederick County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook at Avalon | A | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Middletown Valley | Glenbrook | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Clearbrook Apartments | The Montreal | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Potomac Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Francis Scott Key | Two Bedroom/1.5 Bath (TC) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments | The Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Grove At Alban | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 478A W South St, Unit B | 478A W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Sinclair Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frederick County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frederick County?
The cheapest apartment in Frederick County is Sinclair Way which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Frederick County costs $3,378.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frederick County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Frederick County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Frederick County?
Cheap apartments in Frederick County have an average cost of $111 which is $3,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick County.
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