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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Frederick, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Frederick, MD area range in price from $850 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $4,173. The three Frederick neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Farm at $1,200, Frederick Research Park at $2,250, and Amber Meadows at $2,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Frederick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Farm$2,000$1,2002
Frederick Research Park$2,250$2,2501
Amber Meadows$2,325$2,2502
Dearbought$2,600$2,6002
Tuscarora Knolls$2,695$2,5002
Tuscarora Creek$2,700$2,6502
Walnut Ridge$2,700$2,7001
Whittier$2,700$2,7001
Ballenger Creek$2,925$1,30017
Coventry$3,500$1,20019

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. Creekside at Taskers Chance in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frederick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Creekside at Taskers Chance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,307

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frederick, MD

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frederick area is the $1.75 price per square foot 6726 Jefferson Blvd Model at 6726 Jefferson Blvd, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Frederick apartment is the 6104 Edmont Dr Model at 6104 Edmont Dr, Unit GORGEOUS APARTMENT starting at $1,890 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Airport Industrial Park 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.
6726 Jefferson Blvd, Unit 26726 Jefferson Blvd5BR,2BA$1.75
6104 Edmont Dr, Unit GORGEOUS APARTMENT6104 Edmont Dr2BR,1BA$1.35
FieldpointeThe Elm3BR,2BA$1.97
Century ClearbrookThe Moscow1BR,1BA$1.97
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
The Grove At Alban2 BR2BR,1BA$1.83
6956 N Clifton Rd, Unit 6956 N Clifton Rd #16956 N Clifton Rd1BR,1BA$1.90
The Fred Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
The Westwinds1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1.92

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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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Getting Around Frederick, MD

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Frederick?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Frederick is at Princeton Court listed at $1,199.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frederick Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frederick Apartment is $1,290 at Creekside at Taskers Chance.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frederick Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frederick is starting from $1,418 at Hamilton Station.

What is the most affordable Frederick Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Frederick Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hamilton Station and starts from $1,659.

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