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113 E Patrick St, Unit 3
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113 E Patrick StFrederick, MD 21701
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25 N Market St
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25 N Market StFrederick, MD 21701
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $886 to $3,505 with an overall median price of $3,050. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Frederick at $1,105, Frederick Heights at $886, and Airport Industrial Park at $886. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Frederick$2,187$1,10511
Frederick Heights$2,700$88698
Airport Industrial Park$2,710$88656
Riverside Corprate Park$2,755$88671
Overlook$2,789$886102
Wormans Mill$2,816$1,56846
Dearbought$2,822$1,10561
Tuscarora Knolls$2,861$1,56856
Industrial Center East$2,879$88639
Linden Hills$2,879$886108

Cheapest Available Frederick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Frederick, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way in the Taskers Chance neighborhood priced from $886. Ox Fibre Apartments in the Frederick Research Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$886
Ox Fibre ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,105
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1,223
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Hamilton Station1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,338
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,339
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,531
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (800sf)1BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frederick area is the $1.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill* in the in the Sun Meadow neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Frederick apartment is the 419 N Market St Model at 419 N Market St, Unit Apt A starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frederick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill*2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
419 N Market St, Unit Apt A419 N Market St2BR,1BA$1.70
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath (TC)2BR,1.5BA$1.78
1001 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit 1001 Heather Ridge Dr, Frederick, MD 217021001 Heather Ridge Dr2BR,1BA$1.89
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.62
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (800sf)1BR,1BA$1.92
478A W South St, Unit B478A W South St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.83
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frederick Overview

Located in the state of Maryland, Frederick boasts a healthy population of 74,032 residents. You’ll find Frederick nestled directly in the heart of Frederick County. Life in this gorgeous city is perfect for individuals and families looking to put down roots in a gorgeous suburban setting. While many residents own their own homes, there are also attractive apartments in Frederick for everyone looking to rent the ideal place to live. This city is filled with beautiful parks, quaint coffee shops, and plenty of restaurants offering delectable meals. Young and up-and-coming professionals really thrive in Frederick. It’s even a great city for families because the public school district is rated with the highest marks.

Why live in Frederick, MD?

Everyone ready to rent apartments in Frederick should know that this beautiful city is a fantastic choice. They have a great downtown area filled with local businesses, gorgeous residences, indie shops, art galleries, and a plethora of historic buildings and fantastic restaurants. It’s very easy to commute to other major cities from Frederick as well. Within an hour of the city, you can quickly drive to three major airports including BWI International, Dulles International, and Reagan National airports. This municipality is more than affordable, yet the average median household income is $72,000, which makes it easy to live in this great community.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frederick Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frederick?

The cheapest apartment in Frederick is Sinclair Way which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Frederick costs $3,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frederick?

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 604 regular apartments in Frederick 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?

Cheap apartments in Frederick have an average cost of $166 which is $2,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick.

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