Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willowcrest Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $800 (52 Rentals)

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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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Woodlawn Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Village

1469 Key PkyFrederick, MD 21702
property at 700M Heather Ridge Dr

$1,800

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700M Heather Ridge Dr

FrederickMD21702
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Overlook at Avalon
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook at Avalon

1369 Hampshire DrFrederick, MD 21702
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Willowcrest, Frederick, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willowcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willowcrest area of Frederick, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Sinclair Way priced from $886. The Grove At Alban has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here are the most affordable Willowcrest apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sinclair WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$886
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1,281
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,289
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,305
The Apartments at Elmwood Terrace1BR 1BA (665sf)1BR,1BA$1,411
Frederick Greenes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,531
The Apartments at Hunters Glen1BR 1BA (695sf)1BR,1BA$1,534
Little Brook ApartmentsThe Frederick1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willowcrest, MD

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willowcrest 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 Willowcrest apartment is the 2034 Bedroom (A) Model at The Fred Apartment Homes starting at $1,834 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willowcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at AvalonC3BR,3BA$1.36
The Fred Apartment Homes2034 Bedroom (A)2BR,2BA$1.76
419 N Market St, Unit Apt A419 N Market St2BR,1BA$1.75
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Francis Scott KeyTwo Bedroom/1.5 Bath (TC)2BR,1.5BA$1.94
The Grove At Alban1 BR1BR,1BA$1.51
338 S Jefferson St, Unit Second Floor D338 S Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.88
478A W South St, Unit B478A W South St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willowcrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willowcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Willowcrest is Sinclair Way which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Willowcrest costs $2,902.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willowcrest?

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 11 regular apartments in Willowcrest 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 Willowcrest?

Cheap apartments in Willowcrest have an average cost of $379 which is $2,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willowcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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