Cheap Homes for Rent in Frederick, MD from $900 (23 Rentals)

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property at 501 Prospect Blvd

$1,610

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$1,610

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$1,610

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

501 Prospect Blvd, Unit B-28

501 Prospect Blvd
FrederickMD21701
property at 807 Stratford Way

$1,795

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$1,795

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$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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property at 804 Stratford Way

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

804 Stratford Way, Unit M

804 Stratford Way
FrederickMD21701
property at 5610 Avonshire Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5610 Avonshire Pl, Unit #C

5610 Avonshire Pl
FrederickMD21703

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property at 2412 Ellsworth Way

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2412 Ellsworth Way, Unit 1A

2412 Ellsworth Way
FrederickMD21702

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $1,105 to $3,495 with an overall median price of $2,057. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Frederick at $1,612, Whittier at $1,876, and Industrial Center East at $1,898. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Frederick$1,612$1,10510
Whittier$1,876$1,13374
Industrial Center East$1,898$1,10553
Overlook$1,993$1,133155
Frederick Heights$1,995$1,133152
Centergate$2,003$1,105175
Taskers Chance$2,008$1,133152
Ballenger Creek Center$2,012$1,105172
Carrollton$2,012$1,105194
Hawthorne Ridge$2,012$1,133156

Cheapest Available Frederick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Frederick, MD is a Studio unit found at Princeton Court in the Airport Industrial Park neighborhood priced from $1,224. The Grove At Alban in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,316. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,224
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,316
Ox Fibre ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,324
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,494
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,531

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frederick area is the $2.02 price per square foot The Elm Model at Fieldpointe in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $2,411. The second greatest value Frederick apartment is the 2C Model at The Retreat at Market Square starting at $2,250 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Sun Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frederick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
FieldpointeThe Elm3BR,2BA$2.02
The Retreat at Market Square2C2BR,2BA$2.02
The Westwinds2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.65
Clearbrook ApartmentsThe Montreal2BR,2BA$1.84
The Fred Apartment Homes2 Bedroom (A)2BR,2BA$1.82
The Reserve at Ballenger Creek2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.01
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath Affordable2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.55
24 Hamilton Ave, Unit C24 Hamilton Ave1BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick

What type of rentals are currently available in Frederick?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,105 to $3,495. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Frederick ranging from $900 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Frederick?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Frederick ranges from $900 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,842.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Frederick?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Frederick range from $1,795 to $3,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,539.

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