Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Frederick, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Frederick rent stands today
Frederick, MD rent rose 4.2% year over year to a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 3.2% month over month from the recent peak of $2,499/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Frederick runs 28.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for metros with a total of 169 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Frederick rent for $1,437/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,709/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,795/month compared to apartments at $1,887/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Waverley View rents fell 35.0% year over year to $1,950/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.2% rise, showing a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Frederick
$2,500/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Frederick is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Frederick
169
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Frederick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Frederick, MD
Average rent prices in Frederick have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Frederick, MD
Rent prices in Frederick vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Frederick is $1,887, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Frederick run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,905.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,437 |  28% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,709 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carrollton | $2,290 | |
Dearbought | $2,340 | |
Downtown Frederick | $2,200 | |
Frederick Heights | $2,306 | |
Nicodemus | $2,324 | |
Old Farm | $2,080 | |
Taskers Chance | $2,197 | |
Waterford | $1,995 | |
Waverley View | $1,950 | |
Whittier | $2,029 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,887 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,709
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Downtown Frederick
Average rent
$2,200
Whittier
Average rent
$2,029
Waterford
Average rent
$1,995
Frederick Heights
Average rent
$2,306
Old Farm
Average rent
$2,080
Carrollton
Average rent
$2,290
Waverley View
Average rent
$1,950
Dearbought
Average rent
$2,340
Nicodemus
Average rent
$2,324
Taskers Chance
Average rent
$2,197
Apartments
Average rent
$1,887
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
The table above reflects average rent prices in Frederick, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Frederick, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Frederick and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.
Frederick
28%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Frederick, MD is 2% lower than the median rent in Boyds, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
4%$3,195
2%$2,600
4%$2,404
2%$2,270
11%$1,400
4%$1,450
25%$1,950
29%$2,500
27%$2,395
1%$2,475
8%$2,233
13%Cost of living in Frederick, MD
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 12% higher |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 85% higher |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Frederick, MD
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Frederick
201 S Market St Frederick MD 21701 (Unit 1 Room B), Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1499 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250 –$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Frederick
6642 Jefferson Blvd #E, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,380
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Frederick
25 S Jefferson St #2, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
1 bath
$1,410
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Wormans Mill townhouse for rent in Frederick
2507 Mill Race Rd, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Frederick
8627 Satinwood Dr, Frederick, MD 21704
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Frederick
3411 Angelica Way, Frederick, MD 21704
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Frederick
8319 Sharon Dr, Frederick, MD 21704
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available May 1
28m ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,686–$3,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,609–$2,726
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1469 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,674–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 17
28m ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,686–$3,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,609–$2,726
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Verified
1333 Hampshire Dr #E, Frederick, MD 21702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available May 7
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
28m ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,686–$3,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,609–$2,726
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1333 Hampshire Dr #E, Frederick, MD 21702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available May 7
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Frequently asked questions for Frederick, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Frederick rental market.
How much is rent in Frederick?
The average rent in Frederick is $2,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Frederick?
Average rent prices in Frederick have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Frederick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Frederick is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Frederick?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick are Waverley View ($1,950/mo), Waterford ($1,995/mo), and Whittier ($2,029/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Frederick?
To comfortably afford rent in Frederick, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Frederick?
Frederick's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).