Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Frederick, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Frederick rent stands today
Frederick, MD rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,494/month matching the peak rent for the market. Renters are paying $66 more per month on average than last year, and rents also increased 1.8% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Frederick runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 195 total rentals, with a majority of inventory in houses and 3-bedroom units.
Price ranges
Studios in Frederick rent for $1,569/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,674/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,974/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,622/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,000/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,800/month compared to $1,893/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clover Ridge rents fell 36.2% year over year to $2,295/month across 18 rentals, a notable local cooldown compared to the citywide 4.0% rise. Waverley View and Tuscarora Creek also saw declines near 30%, contrasting with rising rents in Tuscarora Knolls and Amber Meadows.
Median rent
Median rent in Frederick
$2,494/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Frederick is $2,494 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $544 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Frederick
195
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Frederick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Frederick, MD
Average rent prices in Frederick have increased by 2% 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 $1,893, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Frederick run $1,682 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,919.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,569 |  9% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,674 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,973 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,622 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brigadoon | $1,843 | |
Carrollton | $1,950 | |
Downtown Frederick | $2,200 | |
Frederick Heights | $2,188 | |
Fredericktowne Village | $2,400 | |
Nicodemus | $2,245 | |
Taskers Chance | $2,295 | |
Waterford | $1,934 | |
Waverley View | $2,075 | |
Whittier | $2,355 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,893 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,674
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,973
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Downtown Frederick
Average rent
$2,200
Waterford
Average rent
$1,934
Whittier
Average rent
$2,355
Waverley View
Average rent
$2,075
Taskers Chance
Average rent
$2,295
Carrollton
Average rent
$1,950
Frederick Heights
Average rent
$2,188
Fredericktowne Village
Average rent
$2,400
Brigadoon
Average rent
$1,843
Nicodemus
Average rent
$2,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,893
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Frederick, MD is 6% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,350
8%$3,200
7%$2,650
28%$2,532
6%$2,300
11%$1,375
3%$1,700
18%$2,550
28%$2,400
34%$2,397
2%$2,650
12%$2,550
6%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 | 10% higher |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 100% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Frederick, MD
1d ago
1499 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heather Ridge condo for rent in Frederick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Heather Ridge condo for rent in Frederick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 7
14h ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,496
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Downtown Frederick condo for rent in Frederick
50 N Bentz St #D, Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Frederick
1823 Colt Ln, Frederick, MD 21702
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wormans Mill townhouse for rent in Frederick
2507 Mill Race Rd, Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Baker Park house for rent in Frederick
503 Fleming Ave #NA, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,809–$4,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
679A E Church St #679A, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
815 Stratford Way #F, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
14h ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,496
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
Verified
679A E Church St #679A, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
815 Stratford Way #F, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
1d ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,809–$4,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,809–$3,378
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
679A E Church St #679A, Frederick, MD 21701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
815 Stratford Way #F, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
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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 $2,494 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Frederick?
Average rent prices in Frederick have increased by 2% 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 $544 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Frederick?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick are Brigadoon ($1,843/mo), Waterford ($1,934/mo), and Carrollton ($1,950/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).