Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $800 (68 Rentals)

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316 East Patrick Street
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316 East Patrick Street

316 East Patrick StreetFrederick, MD 21701
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way priced from $886. The Grove At Alban 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$886
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,299
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,305
Ox Fibre ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,388
Frederick Greenes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,544
Little Brook ApartmentsThe Frederick1BR,1BA$1,545
Foundry Square Apartments1 Bedroom- Iron Hall1BR,1BA$1,602
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1,639
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/Two Bath Affordable2BR,2BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Estates, MD

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Estates 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 College Estates apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill* starting at $2,490 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Sun Meadow 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.
Overlook at AvalonD4BR,3BA$1.38
The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill*2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
VistaViewPanorama2BR,2BA$1.87
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.48
419 N Market St, Unit Apt A419 N Market St2BR,1BA$1.75
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
116 E Patrick St, Unit 6116 E Patrick St1BR,1BA$1.89
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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College Estates, Frederick, MD

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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 $3,006.

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 14 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 $294 which is $2,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Estates.

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