Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD from $1,105 (73 Rentals)

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$850

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402 Navaho Dr

FrederickMD21701
property at 6378 Meandering Woods Ct
$1,250

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6378 Meandering Woods Ct

FrederickMD21701
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243 E 2nd St, Unit 5
$1,250

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Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 28

243 E 2nd St, Unit 5

243 E 2nd StFrederick, MD 21701
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Willowdale Crossing
$1,609 - $2,526

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Willowdale Crossing

150-A Willowdale DrFrederick, MD 21702
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derbyshire

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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Princeton Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Court

5792 Brook Hill LnFrederick, MD 21703
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2 James St
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2 James St

2 James StFrederick, MD 21701
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Creekside at Taskers Chance
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside at Taskers Chance

100 Burgess Hill WayFrederick, MD 21702
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $1,105 to $3,605 with an overall median price of $2,072. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Frederick at $1,625, Whittier at $1,857, and Industrial Center East at $1,954. 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$1,625$1,10510
Whittier$1,857$1,13378
Industrial Center East$1,954$1,10556
Frederick Heights$2,006$1,133168
Overlook$2,006$1,133170
Centergate$2,011$1,105191
Waverley View$2,011$1,133168
Millies Delight$2,013$1,133146
Linden Hills$2,014$1,105182
Taskers Chance$2,014$1,133162

Cheapest Available Frederick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Frederick, MD is a Studio unit found at Little Brook Apartments in the Taskers Chance neighborhood priced from $1,133. 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
Little Brook ApartmentsThe PotomacStudio,1BA$1,133
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Foundry Square Apartments1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,299
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,301
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Ox Fibre ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,324
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (665sf)1BR,1BA$1,481
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,494
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,512

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frederick 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 apartment is the Landscape Model at VistaView starting at $2,640 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the College Estates 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 AvalonD4BR,3BA$1.38
VistaViewLandscape2BR,2BA$1.81
Potomac Commons3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.82
404 Elm St, Unit Apartment 2404 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.48
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.55
The Fred Apartment Homes2 Bedroom (A)2BR,2BA$1.82
The Reserve at Ballenger Creek2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.97
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.53
24 Hamilton Ave, Unit C24 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.96

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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 a cheap apartment in Frederick?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frederick is under $1,512.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frederick?

The cheapest apartment in Frederick is Foundry Square Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Frederick costs $2,072.

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 1,373 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 $260 which is $1,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick.

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