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Willowdale Crossing
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Willowdale Crossing

150-A Willowdale DrFrederick, MD 21702
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5610 Avonshire Pl, Unit #C

5610 Avonshire Pl
FrederickMD21703
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446 E Patrick St
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446 E Patrick St

446 E Patrick StFrederick, MD 21701
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Derbyshire
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798 Wembley DrFrederick, MD 21701
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1 W 10th St
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1 W 10th St

1 W 10th StFrederick, MD 21701

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $886 to $3,505 with an overall median price of $3,104. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dearbought at $1,105, Riverside Corprate Park at $886, and Wormans Mill at $1,568. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dearbought$2,539$1,10546
Riverside Corprate Park$2,539$88656
Wormans Mill$2,539$1,56834
Tuscarora Knolls$2,550$1,56839
Airport Industrial Park$2,559$88649
Frederick Heights$2,591$886112
Linden Hills$2,625$886124
Overlook$2,625$886116
Brigadoon$2,661$886135
Catoctin Park$2,661$886135

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. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$886
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Foundry Square Apartments1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,299
Ox Fibre ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,324
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1,349
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,439
The Fields at Rock CreekA11BR,1BA$1,508
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,531
Little Brook ApartmentsThe Frederick1BR,1BA$1,545
The Residences at the Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Colonial at Manor1BR,1BA$1,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frederick 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at AvalonA3BR,2BA$1.65
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.48
Clearbrook ApartmentsThe Montreal2BR,2BA$1.77
The Fred Apartment Homes2 Bedroom (B)2BR,2BA$1.78
Kingscrest ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.91
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.59
Foundry Square Apartments1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1.92
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 $3,104.

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 569 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 $155 which is $2,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick.

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