Average Rent in Frederick, VA

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Current Versus Historical Frederick, VA Rents

Frederick rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-4.20%) year-over-year from $1,488 to $1,425. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $159 (13.11%) year-over-year from $1,216 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-5.25%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.04%) year-over-year from $2,199 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.38%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,590. 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 21.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.74% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $23.04 $1,425 $1,488 (-4.20%) $1,313 (8.53%)
1 BR $15.94 $1,375 $1,216 (13.11%) $1,115 (23.32%)
2 BR $17.04 $1,500 $1,583 (-5.25%) $1,432 (4.77%)
3 BR $14.07 $2,200 $2,199 (0.04%) $2,116 (3.98%)
4+ BR $13.66 $2,590 $2,600 (-0.38%) $2,415 (7.25%)

Historical Rents in Frederick, VA

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Top Cities Near Frederick

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Frederick. The average rent in Frederick is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Frederick, VA is McNair, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Frederick, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Frederick, VA is 53.23% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Frederick, VA are about 53.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.02% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Frederick, VA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hagerstown, MD $725 $975 $1,250 $1,495
Winchester, VA $1,425 $1,350 $1,500 $1,545
Dale City, VA N/A $1,100 $2,400 $2,625
Frederick, MD N/A $1,500 $1,850 $2,700
Fair Oaks, VA $1,644 $2,010 $2,558 $2,700
Centreville, VA $2,550 $1,845 $2,300 $2,800
Reston, VA N/A $1,950 $2,500 $2,800
Leesburg, VA $1,193 $1,925 $2,200 $2,996
Ashburn, VA N/A $2,195 $2,675 $3,200
McNair, VA N/A $1,850 $2,750 $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Frederick



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Frederick

There are a total of 11 counties located by Frederick, VA. Some of these counties include Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham, VA, and Winchester, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisonburg, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,295, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Frederick, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Frederick, VA is 22.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Frederick, VA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Frederick, VA is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Harrisonburg, VA $900 $1,075 $1,360 $1,300
Rockingham, VA $900 $1,095 $1,395 $1,395
Winchester, VA $1,425 $1,350 $1,500 $1,545
Washington, MD $725 $975 $1,313 $1,550
Berkeley, WV $1,800 $1,050 $1,273 $1,900
Jefferson, WV N/A $1,025 $1,800 $2,100
Fauquier, VA $3,000 $1,875 $2,300 $2,550
Frederick, MD N/A $1,500 $1,850 $2,800
Prince William, VA $1,400 $1,500 $2,250 $2,900
Loudoun, VA $1,200 $1,875 $2,600 $3,295

Top Zipcodes Near Frederick

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Frederick, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,788. A total of 2 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 $3,500 per month is 20148, Brambleton, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Frederick, VA is $1,825 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Frederick, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22601, Winchester, VA $1,425 $1,350 $1,500 $1,548
20148, Brambleton, VA N/A $2,000 $2,775 $3,500
20147, Ashburn, VA N/A $2,195 $2,675 $3,200
22033, Fair Oaks, VA N/A $1,900 $2,525 $2,800
20171, Franklin Farm, VA N/A $1,850 $2,750 $3,225
22554, Stafford County, VA $1,200 $1,650 $1,700 $3,100
21740, Washington County, MD $725 $950 $1,250 $1,500
21703, Frederick County, MD N/A N/A $1,900 $2,680
20170, Herndon, VA N/A $1,850 $2,300 $2,650
22193, Dale City, VA N/A $1,200 $2,400 $2,641

Frequently Asked Questions - Frederick Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Frederick, VA?
The average monthly rental price for Frederick, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Frederick, VA 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, VA.
How much is a studio apartment in Frederick, VA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $23.04. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Frederick.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Frederick, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $15.94. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Frederick.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Frederick, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $17.04. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Frederick.
How have rent prices in Frederick, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Frederick, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Frederick, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Frederick, VA is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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