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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $886 to $3,950 with an overall median price of $2,743. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Frederick at $1,200, Emerald Farm at $886, and Hillcrest Orchards 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$2,053$1,20017
Emerald Farm$2,265$88678
Hillcrest Orchards$2,300$88673
Centergate$2,311$886105
Ballenger Creek Center$2,333$886102
Ballenger Creek$2,445$88652
Airport Industrial Park$2,539$88651
Brigadoon$2,539$886108
Carrollton$2,539$886113
Catoctin Park$2,539$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. Princeton Court in the Emerald Farm 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
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,299
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Ox Fibre ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,388
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,531
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Upgraded)1BR,1BA$1,539
Frederick Greenes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,542

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of May 01, 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 Ridgely Model at The Park at Walnut Ridge starting at $2,806 with a $1.67 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 AvalonD4BR,3BA$1.38
The Park at Walnut RidgeRidgely4BR,2.5BA$1.67
The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill*2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
VistaViewPanorama2BR,2BA$1.87
The Fred Apartment Homes2034 Bedroom (A)2BR,2BA$1.76
419 N Market St, Unit Apt A419 N Market St2BR,1BA$1.70
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (860sf)1BR,1BA$1.87
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.53
478A W South St, Unit B478A W South St1BR,1BA$1.75
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 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 $1,542.

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 $2,743.

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 715 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 $267 which is $2,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick.

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