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ZIP 21701

Pop. 43,048·Frederick County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,278/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$313
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ZIP 21701 · $2,278
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,860/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,336/yr
At $2,278/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyFrederick County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21701 (Frederick, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,048
Median income
$106,577
Median age
39.6
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
18.4%
24.2%
26.6%
12.6%
18.2%
Under 1818.4%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.6%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
White69.7%
Black11.4%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian4.2%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
19.6%
24.1%
50.1%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21701 in Frederick, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,686 → $2,278
up 35.1%
Income
$90,531 → $106,577
up 17.7%
Population
40,203 → 43,048
up 7.1%
Renter share
34.5% → 33.8%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
46.5% → 50.1%
+3.6 pts
Median age
39 → 39.6
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 21701 in Frederick, MD stood at $1,686 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,278, reflecting a 35.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $90,531 to $106,577 across the same window, up 17.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 40,203 residents to roughly 43,048. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 46.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 21701 in Frederick, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21701 covers Frederick, MD. The median rent here is $2,278/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($106,577/yr), ZIP 21701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21701 (Frederick, MD) is $2,278. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21701's median rent of $2,278/mo is $313 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21701 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21701 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #43 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,278/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,278/mo in ZIP 21701. The local median household income is $106,577/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21701?

Rent in ZIP 21701 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21701 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,278/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($106,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of ZIP 21701 households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21701 compare to the rest of Frederick?

ZIP 21701 is pricier than Frederick as a whole. At $2,278/mo, it's $73 above the Frederick citywide median of $2,205/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,278/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 21701's median household income ($106,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21701 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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