Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Frederick Neighborhood of Frederick, MD from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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property at 613 N Market St

613 N Market St

FrederickMD21701

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Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Frederick Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Frederick area of Frederick, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Foundry Square (Senior 62+) priced from $1,199. The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Frederick apartments for rent in Frederick, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1,199
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Ox Fibre ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,388
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors1 bed1BR,1BA$1,412
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,679

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Frederick, MD

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Frederick area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony Model at Brooklawn Apartments in the in the Taskers Chance neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Downtown Frederick apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Potomac Commons starting at $1,679 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Taskers Chance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Frederick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooklawn Apartments2 Bed-2 Bath w/balcony2BR,2BA$1.69
Potomac Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
248 W Patrick St, Unit 2248 W Patrick St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Village Center Apartments At Wormans Mill1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
The Fields at Rock CreekA11BR,1BA$2.25
Foundry Square (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom- Sterling Lodge (Senior 62+)1BR,1BA$1.62
105 E Church St1 Bedroom ( Modern )1BR,1BA$2.96
Sharpe Square Apartments-62+ Seniors1 bed1BR,1BA$2.05
The Cascades of Frederick - Ages 62+1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Ox Fibre ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Frederick, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Frederick Neighborhood in Frederick, MD

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Frederick Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Frederick?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Frederick is Foundry Square (Senior 62+) which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Downtown Frederick costs $2,529.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 6 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Frederick?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Frederick have an average cost of $329 which is $2,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Frederick.

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