Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD from $300 (20 Rentals)

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Derbyshire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derbyshire

798 Wembley DrFrederick, MD 21701
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2 James St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 James St

2 James StFrederick, MD 21701
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Hamilton Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Station

33 Hamilton AveFrederick, MD 21701
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Parkview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

750 Carroll PkyFrederick, MD 21701
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $1,199 to $4,945 with an overall median price of $2,716. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Millies Delight at $2,100, Whittier at $2,100, and Stonegate Frederick at $1,389. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Millies Delight$2,100$2,1001
Whittier$2,100$2,1001
Stonegate Frederick$2,105$1,38982
Hillcrest Orchards$2,185$1,199107
Ballenger Creek$2,369$1,19980
Centergate$2,396$1,199293
Ballenger Creek Center$2,407$1,199290
Brigadoon$2,529$1,199295
Carrollton$2,529$1,199314
Catoctin Park$2,529$1,199295

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 $1,199. Foundry Square (Senior 62+) in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,199
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Sinclair WayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,381

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frederick 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 Frederick apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Fred Apartment Homes starting at $2,219 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance 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.
Overlook at AvalonD4BR,3BA$1.38
The Fred Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.78
Brooklawn Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony2BR,2BA$1.75
27 S Jefferson St, Unit 227 S Jefferson St3BR,1BA$1.42
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1.80
6956 N Clifton Rd, Unit 6956 N Clifton Rd #16956 N Clifton Rd1BR,1BA$1.80
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1.39
248 W Patrick St, Unit 2248 W Patrick St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frederick Overview

Located in the state of Maryland, Frederick boasts a healthy population of 74,032 residents. You’ll find Frederick nestled directly in the heart of Frederick County. Life in this gorgeous city is perfect for individuals and families looking to put down roots in a gorgeous suburban setting. While many residents own their own homes, there are also attractive apartments in Frederick for everyone looking to rent the ideal place to live. This city is filled with beautiful parks, quaint coffee shops, and plenty of restaurants offering delectable meals. Young and up-and-coming professionals really thrive in Frederick. It’s even a great city for families because the public school district is rated with the highest marks.

Why live in Frederick, MD?

Everyone ready to rent apartments in Frederick should know that this beautiful city is a fantastic choice. They have a great downtown area filled with local businesses, gorgeous residences, indie shops, art galleries, and a plethora of historic buildings and fantastic restaurants. It’s very easy to commute to other major cities from Frederick as well. Within an hour of the city, you can quickly drive to three major airports including BWI International, Dulles International, and Reagan National airports. This municipality is more than affordable, yet the average median household income is $72,000, which makes it easy to live in this great community.

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2.5
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Getting Around Frederick, MD

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frederick Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Frederick?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frederick is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frederick?

The cheapest apartment in Frederick is Foundry Square (Senior 62+) which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Frederick costs $2,716.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frederick?

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 301 regular apartments in Frederick 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 Frederick?

Cheap apartments in Frederick have an average cost of $139 which is $2,577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frederick.

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