Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Frederick, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Frederick rent stands today
Frederick, MD rent rose 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month matching the city's peak. Renters are paying $89 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Frederick runs 29.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with 202 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Houses in Frederick rent for a median of $2,800/month, while apartments sit at $1,804/month. Studios are around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,702/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,670/month, reflecting the dominant inventory of houses and larger units.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wyngate rents fell 43.6% year over year to $1,805/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.1% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this 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 August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Frederick
202
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Frederick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Frederick, MD
Average rent prices in Frederick have remained the same 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 $1,804, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Frederick run $1,718 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  9% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,702 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,670 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baker Park | $2,012 | |
Brigadoon | $1,937 | |
Carrollton | $2,273 | |
Downtown Frederick | $1,900 | |
Frederick Heights | $2,250 | |
Fredericktowne Village | $2,300 | |
Taskers Chance | $2,067 | |
Waterford | $1,877 | |
Waverley View | $2,347 | |
Whittier | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,804 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,702
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,670
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Downtown Frederick
Average rent
$1,900
Waterford
Average rent
$1,877
Frederick Heights
Average rent
$2,250
Carrollton
Average rent
$2,273
Taskers Chance
Average rent
$2,067
Waverley View
Average rent
$2,347
Brigadoon
Average rent
$1,937
Fredericktowne Village
Average rent
$2,300
Whittier
Average rent
$2,100
Baker Park
Average rent
$2,012
Apartments
Average rent
$1,804
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
30%
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
30%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Frederick, MD is 5% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,375
18%$3,200
8%$2,790
3%$2,619
10%$2,350
7%$1,400
7%$2,050
16%$2,645
24%$2,250
2%$2,375
8%$2,850
16%$2,727
20%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
4d ago
1499 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Frederick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
$1,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heather Ridge condo for rent in Frederick
1001 Heather Ridge Dr Unit G #1G, Frederick, MD 21702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Heather Ridge condo for rent in Frederick
550 Heather Ridge Dr Unit G #7G, Frederick, MD 21702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Frederick condo for rent in Frederick
50 N Bentz St #D, Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
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
House for rent in Frederick
6430 Bellevue Pl, Frederick, MD 21701
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Frederick house for rent in Frederick
121 W Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,766–$4,169
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,546
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Frederick
6117 Springwater Pl #1744, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,766–$4,169
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
150A Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,546
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Frederick
420 Herringbone Way, Frederick, MD 21701
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
4d ago
5792 Brook Hill Ln, Frederick, MD 21703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6450 Mercantile Dr E, Frederick, MD 21703
3 beds
2 baths
$2,439–$4,169
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
909 Mansion Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,684
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Frederick
6117 Springwater Pl #1744, Frederick, MD 21701
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Frederick?
Average rent prices in Frederick have remained the same 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 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Frederick?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Frederick are Waterford ($1,877/mo), Downtown Frederick ($1,900/mo), and Brigadoon ($1,937/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?
February offers the best rental deals in Frederick with the lowest rents of the year, running about 9% lower than peak August prices. December is also favorable with the least competition from other renters.
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).