Average Rent in Frederick, VA

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Current Versus Historical Frederick, VA Rents

Frederick rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $2,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $850 (80.95%) year-over-year from $1,050 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $230 (18.08%) year-over-year from $1,270 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (10.87%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,600. 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 up by 26.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.83	$1,900	$1,050 (80.95%)	$1,083 (75.38%)
1 BR	$22.39	$1,500	$1,270 (18.08%)	$1,158 (29.52%)
2 BR	$16.59	$1,700	$1,533 (10.87%)	$1,457 (16.72%)
3 BR	$15.50	$2,100	$2,100 (0.00%)	$1,965 (6.87%)
4+ BR	$14.11	$2,600	$2,600 (0.00%)	$2,467 (5.41%)

Historical Rents in Frederick, VA

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Top Cities Near Frederick

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Frederick. The average rent in Frederick is currently $2,836 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hagerstown, MD, with an average rent of $1,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Frederick, VA is Brambleton, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,473 per month.

Let's compare Frederick, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Frederick, VA are about 42.97% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Frederick, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,100	$1,250	$1,450
Winchester, VA	$1,600	$1,275	$1,563	$1,700
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,000	$2,400
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,875	$2,375	$2,800
Leesburg, VA	$900	$1,975	$2,100	$2,950
McNair, VA	N/A	$1,843	$2,495	$2,950
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,798	$2,725	$3,100
Chantilly, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,595	$3,195
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$3,473

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 Washington, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,070. That's roughly around $16 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 $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Frederick, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Frederick, VA is 32.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Frederick, VA is 8.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Frederick, VA is 2.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisonburg, VA	$895	$995	$1,300	$1,600
Rockingham, VA	$895	$995	$1,350	$1,610
Washington, MD	$1,125	$1,100	$1,350	$1,625
Winchester, VA	$1,600	$1,275	$1,563	$1,700
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,050	$1,400	$1,900
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$2,070
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,425	$1,980	$2,699
Fauquier, VA	$1,500	$1,800	$2,143	$2,700
Prince William, VA	$1,150	$1,550	$2,200	$2,850
Loudoun, VA	$1,075	$1,898	$2,500	$3,200

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 $2,925. 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,350 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 $1,688 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $24 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	$1,600	$1,275	$1,563	$1,700
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,775	$2,750	$3,350
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,798	$2,675	$3,100
20171, Franklin Farm, VA	N/A	$1,843	$2,498	$3,000
22554, Stafford County, VA	$1,200	$1,600	$1,975	$2,800
22033, Fair Oaks, VA	N/A	$1,863	$2,400	$3,100
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,950	$2,595
21740, Washington County, MD	$1,125	$900	$1,275	$1,600
22193, Dale City, VA	$1,100	$1,250	$2,300	$2,850
20191, Reston, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,300	$3,000

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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $16.83. There are a total of 2 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $22.39. There are a total of 18 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $16.59. There are a total of 46 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 0.81%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, 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.