Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $900 (20 Rentals)
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Foundry Square (Senior 62+)

106 N Market St

Brooklawn Apartments
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Ox Fibre Apartments

478A W South St, Unit B

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The Residences at the Manor Apartments

17 E 2nd 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 |
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College Estates Studio Apartments | $1,804 | $1,300 | $2,080 |
College Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $995 | $3,192 |
College Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,419 | $4,467 |
College Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,882 | $5,048 |
College Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $2,529 | $2,875 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Foundry Square (Senior 62+) priced from $1,199. Creekside at Taskers Chance has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here are the most affordable College Estates apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Foundry Square (Senior 62+) | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Creekside at Taskers Chance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Sinclair Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
Ox Fibre Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,388 |
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Estates, MD
As of July 09, 2025 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 Panorama Model at VistaView starting at $2,305 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Overlook at Avalon | D | 4BR,3BA | $1.38 |
VistaView | Panorama | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Potomac Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Grove At Alban | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
The Residences at the Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Willow at Baker II | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
478A W South St, Unit B | 478A W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Foundry Square (Senior 62+) | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Sinclair Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Estates, Frederick, MD
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Frederick, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Estates, Frederick, MD
North Frederick Elementary
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Estates?
The cheapest apartment in College Estates is Foundry Square (Senior 62+) which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in College Estates costs $2,800.
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 $149 which is $2,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Estates.
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