
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $800 (53 Rentals)
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402 Navaho Dr

Sinclair Way

2550 Emerson Drive, Unit 1st-floor bedroom (XL)

Ox Fibre Apartments

Little Brook Apartments

The Westwinds

Foundry Square Apartments

The Grove At Alban

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318 East Patrick Street, Unit #1
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701 Heather Ridge Dr

618 Biggs Ave

The Junction

The Residences at the Manor Apartments

Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors

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The Fields at Rock Creek

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Willowdale Crossing

Potomac Commons

Hamilton Station

Francis Scott Key
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Overlook East

Apartments at Sunset

The Retreat at Market Square

531 Lee Pl

East of Market

EDE

480 W South St

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The Park at Walnut Ridge

611 Himes Ave, Unit 104

The Terrace
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607 Himes Ave

446 E Patrick St

Derbyshire

1 W 10th St

2 James St

Brooklawn Apartments

Parkview Apartments

122 W All Saints St

106 S Market St

Overlook Manor Townhomes
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Frederick Greenes Apartments

The Apartments at Jefferson Chase

North Market - South Carroll Apartments

802 Stratford Way

221 N Market St

222 Canfield Terrace

605 Himes Ave

Overlook at Avalon

3 McMurray St

510 N Market St
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College Estates, Frederick, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Estates Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $1,133 | $2,210 |
| College Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,015 | $2,520 |
| College Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $886 | $3,545 |
| College Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $998 | $3,500 |
| College Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,199 | $2,539 | $3,431 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD.
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Cheapest Available College Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Estates area of Frederick, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way priced from $886. Foundry Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable College Estates apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Way | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $886 |
| Foundry Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ox Fibre Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,324 |
| The Grove At Alban | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Little Brook Apartments | The Frederick | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Residences at the Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Colonial at Manor | 1BR,1BA | $1,551 |
| Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,568 |
| Frederick Greenes Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Estates, MD
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Estates area is the $2.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Sequoia at Baker I Model at The Residences at the Manor Apartments in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $2,578. The second greatest value College Estates apartment is the A Model at Overlook at Avalon starting at $2,070 with a $1.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at the Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Sequoia at Baker I | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Overlook at Avalon | A | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Brooklawn Apartments | 2 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Potomac Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Francis Scott Key | Two Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| The Grove At Alban | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 318 East Patrick Street, Unit #1 | 318 East Patrick Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Foundry Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Sinclair Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Estates?
The cheapest apartment in College Estates is Sinclair Way which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in College Estates costs $3,381.
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 12 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 $109 which is $3,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Estates.
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