Average Rent in 21701, Frederick County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21701, Frederick County, MD Rents

21701 rentals average $1,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,740, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,936 (243.94%) year-over-year from $794 to $2,730. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (5.20%) year-over-year from $1,473 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (18.78%) year-over-year from $1,642 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (3.54%) year-over-year from $2,704 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.17%) year-over-year from $2,943 to $2,948. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.81% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.29	$1,550	$1,473 (5.20%)	$1,599 (-3.07%)
2 BR	$20.05	$1,950	$1,642 (18.78%)	$1,775 (9.86%)
3 BR	$17.14	$2,800	$2,704 (3.54%)	$2,770 (1.09%)
4+ BR	$17.39	$2,948	$2,943 (0.17%)	$3,115 (-5.38%)

Historical Rents in 21701, Frederick County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21701

There are a total of 30 cities nearby 21701. The average rent in 21701 is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisburg, PA, with an average rent of $1,355, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 21701, Frederick County, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare 21701, Frederick County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD are about 32.95% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.36% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$725	$975	$1,250	$1,495
Germantown, MD	$2,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,350
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$2,700
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,943	$2,321	$2,726
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,300	$2,800
Leesburg, VA	$1,193	$1,925	$2,200	$2,996
North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$2,900	$3,050
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,032	$2,692	$3,185
Clarksburg, MD	N/A	$1,299	$2,575	$3,185
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$2,195	$2,675	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 21701

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 21701. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Baltimore, Congress Heights, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21701's average rent, which is only $2,740. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21701, Downtown Baltimore has the most affordable average rent at $1,645 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 21701. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	$1,125	$1,310	$2,299	$1,645
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,263	$1,600	$1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,973	$2,884	$1,985
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$2,000	$2,288
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,550	$2,250	$2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,350	$2,397
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$5,021	$2,495
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,100	$2,500
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,375	$3,495	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,050	$3,000	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,638	$3,700	$2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,048	$2,685	$2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,180	$2,403	$3,152	$2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,037	$5,005	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,716	$4,341	$2,896
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$2,950	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,131	$2,625	$3,795	$2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,458	$3,250	$2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,550	$3,605	$3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,670	$3,800	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,263	$3,553	$3,088
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,600	$5,400	$4,475

Top Counties Near 21701

There are a total of 21 counties located by 21701, Frederick County, MD. Some of these counties include Washington, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Berkeley, WV. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,355. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,295, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by 21701, Frederick County, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21701, Frederick County, MD is 2.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD is 6.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington, MD	$725	$975	$1,313	$1,550
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,219	$1,700	$1,800
Berkeley, WV	$1,850	$1,050	$1,273	$1,900
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,025	$1,800	$2,100
Baltimore, MD	$2,325	$1,325	$1,900	$2,450
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,350	$3,231	$2,718
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$2,058	$2,100	$2,500	$2,990
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,650	$2,300	$3,100
Loudoun, VA	$1,200	$1,850	$2,600	$3,295

Top Zipcodes Near 21701

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,692. A total of 24 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21740, Washington County, MD at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,635. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD is $1,961 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,673 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21701, Frederick County, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,709	$4,341	$2,945
20001, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$3,400	$3,061
20002, Washington, DC	$1,830	$1,973	$2,700	$2,684
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,678	$3,779	$3,047
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,680
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,345	$3,446	$2,631
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,695	$1,975	$2,671	$3,149
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,170	$2,450	$3,300	$3,000
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$3,000	$2,982
20009, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,300	$3,338	$2,850

Frequently Asked Questions - 21701 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21701, Frederick County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21701, Frederick County, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,740. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21701, Frederick County, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 21701, Frederick County, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21701, Frederick County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $22.29. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21701.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21701, Frederick County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $20.05. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21701.

How have rent prices in 21701, Frederick County, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21701, Frederick County, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21701, Frederick County, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21701, Frederick County, MD is around $2,192/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.