Average Rent in Frederick, MD

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Current Versus Historical Frederick, MD Rents

Frederick rentals average $1,498 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,145 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,458 (100.55%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $2,908. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (12.73%) year-over-year from $1,375 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-2.15%) year-over-year from $1,942 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.63%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (6.37%) year-over-year from $2,957 to $3,145. 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 13.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.81	$1,550	$1,375 (12.73%)	$1,582 (-2.04%)
2 BR	$20.68	$1,900	$1,942 (-2.15%)	$1,833 (3.66%)
3 BR	$16.96	$2,600	$2,533 (2.63%)	$2,433 (6.85%)
4+ BR	$16.83	$3,145	$2,957 (6.37%)	$2,841 (10.71%)

Historical Rents in Frederick, MD

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Top Cities Near Frederick

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Frederick. The average rent in Frederick is currently $2,650 per month. Our records show that Ballenger Creek, MD, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Frederick, MD is Ballenger Creek, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $2,650 per month.

Let's compare Frederick, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Frederick, MD are about 10.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Frederick, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Frederick

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Frederick

There are a total of 1 counties located by Frederick, MD. One county in the area is Frederick, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Frederick, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Frederick, MD is the most expensive county by Frederick, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Frederick, MD is 1.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Frederick, MD is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,473	$2,000	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near Frederick

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Frederick, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,661.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Frederick, MD is $748 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,342 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Frederick, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21701, Frederick County, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,000	$2,673
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,684	$2,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Frederick Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Frederick, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Frederick, 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 Frederick, 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 Frederick, MD.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $14.81. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Frederick.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $20.68. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Frederick.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Frederick, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Frederick, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Frederick, MD is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.