Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Derbyshire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derbyshire

798 Wembley DrFrederick, MD 21701
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2 James St
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Hamilton Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Station

33 Hamilton AveFrederick, MD 21701

Frederick, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 10/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $800 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $3,364. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Frederick Research Park at $2,200, Stonegate Frederick at $2,300, and Amber Meadows at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Frederick Research Park$2,200$2,2001
Stonegate Frederick$2,324$2,3001
Amber Meadows$2,400$2,2001
Golf View$2,400$2,4001
Monoarch Ridge$2,400$2,4001
Main Property$2,500$2,5001
Wyngate$2,700$2,7001
North Crossing$2,750$2,7502
Willow Brook$2,750$2,7502
Monocacy Crossing$2,800$2,8002

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 $1,100. Creekside at Taskers Chance in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Little Brook ApartmentsThe PotomacStudio,1BA$1,100
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,339
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frederick area is the $1.93 price per square foot Starling Model at The Foundry at Renn Quarter in the in the Frederick Research Park neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Frederick apartment is the 920 N Market St Model at 920 N Market St, Unit 1 starting at $1,790 with a $1.08 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 Foundry at Renn QuarterStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.93
920 N Market St, Unit 1920 N Market St2BR,1BA$1.08
Mountain Glen Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.72
Brooklawn Apartments3 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony3BR,2BA$1.57
600 W Patrick St, Unit 1600 W Patrick St2BR,1BA$1.46
Clearbrook ApartmentsThe Montreal2BR,2BA$1.87
1401 Key Pkwy, Unit A-1031401 Key Pkwy2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1.59
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (800sf)1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frederick, MD

Ranked #79

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Frederick, MD

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frederick Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Frederick?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Frederick is at Little Brook Apartments listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frederick Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frederick Apartment is $1,265 at Creekside at Taskers Chance.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frederick Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frederick is starting from $1,514 at The Grove At Alban.

What is the most affordable Frederick Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Frederick Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace and starts from $1,873.

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