
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frederick County, MD from $700 (17 Rentals)
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The Grove At Alban

Princeton Court

106 N Market St
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109 S Bentz St

613 N Market St

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Frederick County, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frederick County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Frederick County Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,199 | $2,039 |
Frederick County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,199 | $3,632 |
Frederick County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,079 | $4,598 |
Frederick County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,595 | $4,572 |
Frederick County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $2,049 | $3,150 |
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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 South Mountain Village in the Galyn Manor neighborhood priced from $1,079. Princeton Court in the Airport Industrial Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Mountain Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,079 |
Princeton Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
The Grove At Alban | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Foundry Square (Senior 62+) | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Creekside at Taskers Chance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick County, MD
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frederick County area is the $1.38 price per square foot D Model at Overlook at Avalon in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $2,371. The second greatest value Frederick County apartment is the Landscape Model at VistaView starting at $2,510 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the College Estates 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. |
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Overlook at Avalon | D | 4BR,3BA | $1.38 |
VistaView | Landscape | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
The Fred Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom (B) | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Brooklawn Apartments | 2 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Fieldpointe | The Chestnut | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Potomac Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Grove At Alban | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
South Mountain Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Foundry Square (Senior 62+) | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Westwinds | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frederick County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Frederick County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frederick County is under $1,412.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frederick County?
The cheapest apartment in Frederick County is The Grove At Alban which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Frederick County costs $5,000.
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 12 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 $144 which is $4,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick County.
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