Average Rent in 21701, Frederick County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21701, Frederick County, MD Rents

21701 rentals average $1,473 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,963 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,697, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,561 (1,517.78%) year-over-year from $169 to $2,730. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.17%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,473. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.08%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $2,015. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (6.58%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-2.87%) year-over-year from $3,140 to $3,050. 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 down by 0.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$7.67	$1,473	$1,475 (-0.17%)	$1,522 (-3.22%)
2 BR	$21.32	$2,015	$2,017 (-0.08%)	$1,875 (7.49%)
3 BR	$15.82	$2,700	$2,533 (6.58%)	$2,575 (4.85%)
4+ BR	$16.80	$3,050	$3,140 (-2.87%)	$2,911 (4.78%)

Historical Rents in 21701, Frederick County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21701

There are a total of 35 cities nearby 21701. The average rent in 21701 is currently $2,850 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 $1,328, 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 $5,200 per month.

Let's compare 21701, Frederick County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 22.24% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD are about 17.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,100	$1,250	$1,450
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,000	$2,400
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,100	$2,450
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,993	$2,493
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,890	$2,350	$2,863
Leesburg, VA	$900	$1,975	$2,100	$2,950
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,215	$2,593	$3,075
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,798	$2,725	$3,100
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,625	$2,100	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 21701

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near 21701. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Fells Point, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near 21701, Frederick County, MD is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 21701's average rent, which is actually $2,697. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21701, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,600 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	$1,000	$1,228	$1,599	$1,500
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,148	$2,000
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,581	$2,000	$2,847	$2,078
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,508	$2,050	$2,095
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,425	$1,800	$2,100
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,773	$2,100	$3,200	$2,100
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,960	$2,400	$5,250	$2,385
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,095	$2,425	$4,285	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,250	$2,995	$2,400
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,071	$2,494	$3,854	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,800	$2,600
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,601	$2,225	$3,000	$2,600
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,879	$2,620	$4,175	$2,767
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,650	$3,660	$2,832
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,850	$3,075	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,050	$2,351	$3,175	$2,957
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,400	$2,350	$3,750	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,275	$4,000	$3,088
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,800	$3,000	$3,299
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,200	$5,250	$4,600

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 $2,650. 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 $1,328. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, 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 5.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21701, Frederick County, MD is 1.00% 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	$1,125	$1,100	$1,350	$1,625
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,750	$1,800
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,050	$1,400	$1,900
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$2,070
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,350	$1,900	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,125	$1,325	$1,950	$2,500
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,425	$1,980	$2,699
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,598	$2,100	$2,999
Montgomery, MD	$1,723	$2,100	$2,500	$3,000
Loudoun, VA	$1,075	$1,898	$2,500	$3,200

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 $2,774. A total of 22 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,975 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,595. That's at least $25 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 $1,931 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,582 per month. Which comes out to $27 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	$1,800	$2,612	$4,188	$2,832
20001, Washington, DC	$2,010	$2,350	$3,395	$3,100
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,950	$2,500	$2,500
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,950	$2,595
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,510	$3,745	$3,500
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,800	$2,200	$2,849	$3,200
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,798	$2,675	$3,100
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,775	$2,750	$3,350
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,375	$3,288	$2,602
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,350	$3,300	$2,955

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 $2,697. 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 $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $7.67. There are a total of 12 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 $21.32. There are a total of 17 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 15.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $2,158/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.