Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballenger Creek Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $800 (6 Rentals)

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2 James St
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2 James St

2 James StFrederick, MD 21701
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Ballenger Creek, Frederick, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ballenger Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballenger Creek area of Frederick, MD is a Studio unit found at Princeton Court priced from $1,199. Foundry Square (Senior 62+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Ballenger Creek apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,299
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballenger Creek, MD

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballenger Creek area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 BR Model at The Grove At Alban in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Ballenger Creek apartment is the 478A W South St Model at 478A W South St, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballenger Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1.71
478A W South St, Unit B478A W South St1BR,1BA$2.00
The Apartments at Wellington Trace1BR 1BA (800sf)1BR,1BA$2.41
Century ClearbrookThe Athens1BR,1BA$2.19
Prospect Hall ApartmentsAusten1BR,1BA$2.19
Kingscrest ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.31
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1.76
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ballenger Creek, Frederick, MD

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Frederick, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Ballenger Creek, Frederick, and the greater Frederick area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ballenger Creek Neighborhood in Frederick, MD

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballenger Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ballenger Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballenger Creek is under $1,930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballenger Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Ballenger Creek is Foundry Square (Senior 62+) which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Ballenger Creek costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballenger Creek?

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 3 regular apartments in Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek?

Cheap apartments in Ballenger Creek have an average cost of $341 which is $2,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballenger Creek.

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