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What Is the Average Rent in Frederick city, Maryland?

$1,764/month 4.5%vs 2023 ($1,688)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Frederick city, Maryland is $1,764/month (±$39), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $401,500 (±$9,706), and the median household income is $97,069/year. The unemployment rate in Frederick County, Maryland was 4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Frederick city, Maryland

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,764
Median Home Value$401,500
Median Household Income$97,069
Total Housing Units33,584
Renter-Occupied Units13,849
Renter-Occupied Share41%
Households Paying 50%+ Income3,424 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4%

How does Frederick city, Maryland compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Maryland.

Higher rent than 55% of cities in Maryland · 162th of 360

Cheapest: Sudlersville town($594)
Priciest: Travilah CDP($3,501)
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1Travilah CDP$3,501
1Woodmore CDP$3,501
1Chevy Chase town$3,501
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162Frederick city(you are here)$1,764
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358Sudlersville town$594
359Franklin CDP$507
360Friendsville town$438

ZIP codes in Frederick city

5 ZIP codes overlap Frederick city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Frederick city, Maryland?

The median gross rent in Frederick city, Maryland is $1,764/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Frederick city, Maryland?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Frederick city, Maryland is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Frederick city, Maryland?

The median home value in Frederick city, Maryland is $401,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Frederick city are rent-burdened?

In Frederick city, Maryland, 3,424 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Frederick city, Maryland?

The median household income in Frederick city, Maryland is $97,069/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,764 has a margin of error of ±$39. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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