
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Estates Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $1,012 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Estates area of Frederick.


541 Ellrose Ct

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

Ox Fibre Apartments

Little Brook Apartments

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243 E 2nd St, Unit 5

Foundry Square Apartments

Brooklawn Apartments

The Grove At Alban
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24 Hamilton Ave, Unit C

Sinclair Way

106 S Market St

Applegate

The Westwinds

The Junction (MD)

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344B W Patrick St, Unit Patrick Place

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Willowdale Crossing

Potomac Commons
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The Residences at the Manor Apartments

Francis Scott Key

Overlook East

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208 E 3rd St, Unit 208 E 3rd

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The Fields at Rock Creek

Apartments at Sunset

The Retreat at Market Square

807 Stratford Way, Unit C

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404 Elm St, Unit Apartment 2
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446 E Patrick St

Derbyshire

1 W 10th St

2 James St

Creekside at Taskers Chance

122 W All Saints St

1314 Frederick Fwy

Parkview Apartments

907 Walnut St
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316 Upper College Ter

Overlook Manor Townhomes

Frederick Greenes Apartments

244 E Patrick St

501 Heather Ridge Dr

The Apartments at Jefferson Chase

North Market - South Carroll Apartments

222 Canfield Terrace

204 Broadway St
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815 Stratford Way

232 E 2nd St

Detrick Homes
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 | $1,614 | $1,133 | $2,220 |
| College Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,105 | $2,427 |
| College Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,324 | $3,545 |
| College Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,950 | $3,262 |
| College Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $2,539 | $3,231 |
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There are currently 48 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brook Apartments | The Potomac | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Foundry Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+) | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Grove At Alban | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Creekside at Taskers Chance | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Ox Fibre Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,324 |
| Sinclair Way | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
| The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,542 |
| 316 Upper College Ter | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Junction (MD) | 1H | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook at Avalon | D | 4BR,3BA | $1.38 |
| VistaView | Landscape | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| The Retreat at Market Square | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The Westwinds | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Potomac Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Francis Scott Key | Two Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| The Residences at the Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Monroe at Manor | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Ox Fibre Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| The Grove At Alban | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 24 Hamilton Ave, Unit C | 24 Hamilton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 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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