What is the average apartment size in Frederick?

The average size for a Frederick, MD apartment is 945 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Frederick?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Frederick is $1,928 per month, a 2.54% increase from last years average of $1,881.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Frederick?

In Frederick, studios rent for $1,257 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,750 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,981 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,345 per month

What is the average apartment size in Frederick?

The typical apartment in Frederick offers about 945 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Frederick?

Studio apartments in Frederick average 310 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 765 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,025 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,207 sq. ft.

Frederick, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Frederick?

The typical rent budget in Frederick ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Frederick?

In Frederick, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Frederick is $1,928, a 2.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,881.

Studio Apartments at $1,257 offer the most budget-friendly option with 310 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 765 square feet for $1,750, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,981 offer 1,025 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,207 sq ft) for $2,345, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Frederick, MD

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,928	945 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,257	310 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,750	765 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,981	1,025 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,345	1,207 sq. ft.

Frederick, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Frederick, MD have increased by 2.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,881 to $1,928.

What's the typical rent budget in Frederick, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Frederick, MD (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Frederick, MD?

13,135 or 41% of the households in Frederick, MD are renter-occupied while 19,047 or 59% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Frederick, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Frederick City	$1,928

How Frederick Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Frederick	$1,928
Baltimore City	$1,634
Silver Spring	$1,967
Rockville	$2,342
Hyattsville	$1,888
Laurel	$1,916
Gaithersburg	$2,007
Bethesda	$2,699
Annapolis	$2,278
Columbia	$2,114
Glen Burnie	$1,695
Germantown	$2,046
Leesburg, VA	$2,258
Hagerstown, MD	$1,514
Damascus, MD	$2,002
Montgomery Village, MD	$1,605

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Frederick apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.