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 $2,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,280 (506.67%) year-over-year from $450 to $2,730. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (6.29%) year-over-year from $1,458 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (17.13%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.60%) year-over-year from $2,716 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.65%) year-over-year from $2,956 to $2,975. 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 1.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.16	$1,550	$1,458 (6.29%)	$1,554 (-0.27%)
2 BR	$22.43	$2,000	$1,708 (17.13%)	$1,765 (13.31%)
3 BR	$17.26	$2,700	$2,716 (-0.60%)	$2,645 (2.09%)
4+ BR	$16.70	$2,975	$2,956 (0.65%)	$2,973 (0.06%)

Historical Rents in 21701, Frederick County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21701

There are a total of 38 cities nearby 21701. The average rent in 21701 is currently $2,863 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisburg, PA, with an average rent of $1,410, 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 18.77% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD are about 21.66% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.74% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,150	$900	$1,338	$1,500
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,713	$2,050	$2,495
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,500
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,548	$2,148	$2,500
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,850	$2,068	$2,650
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,832	$2,292	$2,850
Leesburg, VA	$1,300	$1,688	$2,200	$3,000
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,094	$2,825	$3,158
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,625	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 21701

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near 21701. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21701's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21701, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,625 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
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$421	$1,275	$1,625	$1,625
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,175	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,073	$3,150	$2,184
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,400	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,900	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,850	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,597
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,600
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,623	$5,184	$2,650
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,695	$1,990	$3,275	$2,750
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,229	$2,600	$3,995	$2,807
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,725	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,720	$4,383	$2,872
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,500	$3,775	$2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,075	$2,925
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,355	$3,195	$2,942
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,973
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,055	$2,650	$3,950	$3,012
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,498	$3,904	$3,075
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,350	$3,850	$3,140
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,300
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,600	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,725
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$4,275	$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 $2,600. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,410. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, 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 1.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD is 0.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington, MD	$950	$938	$1,400	$1,650
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,800	$1,850
Berkeley, WV	$1,850	$1,083	$1,100	$1,900
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,297	$1,698	$2,000
Baltimore, MD	$2,148	$1,350	$1,800	$2,400
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,335	$3,200	$2,748
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,750
Montgomery, MD	$1,771	$2,098	$2,500	$3,000
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$3,100
Loudoun, VA	$1,350	$1,800	$2,525	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near 21701

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,600 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,589. That's at least $34 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 $1,925 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 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	$1,818	$2,714	$4,384	$2,933
20001, Washington, DC	$2,145	$2,455	$3,400	$3,200
20002, Washington, DC	$1,713	$1,825	$2,825	$2,800
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,100	$2,600
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,229	$2,591	$4,077	$3,366
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,200	$2,950	$3,295
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,800	$2,725	$3,195
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	N/A	$2,699	$3,473
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,890	$2,472	$3,475	$2,829
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,955	$2,400	$3,285	$2,970

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 $2,600. 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 $15.16. There are a total of 11 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $22.43. There are a total of 23 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 5.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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 $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.