Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $1,012 (48 Rentals)

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property at 402 Navaho Dr
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 31
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402 Navaho Dr

FrederickMD21701
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243 E 2nd St, Unit 5
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 28

243 E 2nd St, Unit 5

243 E 2nd StFrederick, MD 21701
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Willowdale Crossing
$1,609 - $2,526

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Base Rent$1,609 - $2,526

Total Monthly Price$1,609 - $2,526
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Willowdale Crossing

150-A Willowdale DrFrederick, MD 21702
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property at 807 Stratford Way
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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807 Stratford Way, Unit C

807 Stratford Way
FrederickMD21701
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446 E Patrick St
1 Bedroom Apartments

446 E Patrick St

446 E Patrick StFrederick, MD 21701
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Derbyshire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derbyshire

798 Wembley DrFrederick, MD 21701
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1 W 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 W 10th St

1 W 10th StFrederick, 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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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
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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 Studio unit found at Little Brook Apartments priced from $1,133. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Little Brook ApartmentsThe PotomacStudio,1BA$1,133
Foundry Square Apartments1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,299
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,301
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Ox Fibre ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,324
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,494
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,542
316 Upper College Ter1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
The Junction (MD)1H1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Estates, MD

As of September 11, 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 Landscape Model at VistaView starting at $2,640 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the College Estates 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
VistaViewLandscape2BR,2BA$1.81
The Retreat at Market Square2C2BR,2BA$2.02
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.58
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Residences at the Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Monroe at Manor2BR,2BA$2.09
Ox Fibre ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.17
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.53
24 Hamilton Ave, Unit C24 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.96

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College Estates, Frederick, MD

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

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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!

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 Foundry Square Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in College Estates costs $2,111.

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 29 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 $266 which is $1,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Estates.

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