Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Orchards Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $800 (15 Rentals)

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2 James St

2 James StFrederick, MD 21701
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Creekside at Taskers Chance
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Creekside at Taskers Chance

100 Burgess Hill WayFrederick, MD 21702
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Hillcrest Orchards, Frederick, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Orchards Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest Orchards area of Frederick, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way priced from $886. Princeton Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest Orchards apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$886
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,224
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,381

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Orchards, MD

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Orchards area is the $1.36 price per square foot C Model at Overlook at Avalon in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $2,129. The second greatest value Hillcrest Orchards apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mountain Glen Apartments starting at $2,472 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Centergate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest Orchards apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at AvalonC3BR,3BA$1.36
Mountain Glen Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.72
The Residences at the Manor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Governor at Manor3BR,2BA$2.08
The Fred Apartment Homes2 Bedroom (A)2BR,2BA$1.77
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.62
Clearbrook ApartmentsThe Athens1BR,1BA$2.10
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.12
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (665sf)1BR,1BA$2.09
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Maryland including Hillcrest Orchards, Frederick, and the greater Frederick area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Orchards Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Orchards?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest Orchards is under $1,582.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Orchards?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest Orchards is Sinclair Way which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Hillcrest Orchards costs $2,289.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest Orchards?

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 6 regular apartments in Hillcrest Orchards 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 Hillcrest Orchards?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest Orchards have an average cost of $137 which is $2,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest Orchards.

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