Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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106 N Market St

FrederickMD21701

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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
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

750 Carroll PkyFrederick, MD 21701
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Detrick Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Detrick Homes

6000 Ditto AveFort Detrick, MD 21702
Military
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College Estates, Frederick, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Estates area of Frederick, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside at Taskers Chance priced from $1,265. Sinclair Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,381. Here are the most affordable College Estates apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,381
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors1 bed1BR,1BA$1,412
Frederick Greenes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447
Little Brook ApartmentsThe Frederick1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Estates, MD

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Estates 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 College Estates apartment is the 3 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony Model at Brooklawn Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Foundry at Renn QuarterStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.93
Brooklawn Apartments3 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony3BR,2BA$1.57
VistaViewSkyline I2BR,2BA$2.09
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
27 S Jefferson St, Unit 1 Garden27 S Jefferson St1BR,1BA$1.29
The Residences at the Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Colonial at Manor1BR,1BA$2.04
The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
Willowdale Crossing1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom-7641BR,1BA$1.98
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors1 bed1BR,1BA$2.05
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Estates, Frederick, MD

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland, including Frederick. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the College Estates Neighborhood in Frederick, MD

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Estates is under $1,602.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Estates?

The cheapest apartment in College Estates is Creekside at Taskers Chance which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in College Estates costs $3,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Estates?

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 5 regular apartments in College Estates 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 College Estates?

Cheap apartments in College Estates have an average cost of $140 which is $3,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Estates.

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