Frederick Apartments & Rentals

The city of Frederick, Maryland, is in a prime location - near several big cities, historic sites and a range of recreational activities. There is something for everyone in Frederick, and Maryland's second largest city offers residents culture, innovation, involved neighbors and a high quality of life.

Frederick apartments for rent are in high demand because of all this community has to offer its citizens.

Frederick was founded by German settlers in 1745. Its location during the Civil War made it a hospital community, caring for wounded soldiers. After the war, Frederick experienced industrial growth, and by the turn of the century its key industries were canning, tanning and knitting.

Today, Frederick is still a business hub, and home to just over 66,000 residents, according to July 2011 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The large historic district neighborhood is surrounded by outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy, in addition to lots of public amenities. Frederick has all the charm and appeal of a small town while retaining the important businesses that allow it to grow.

Frederick offers a variety of higher academic institutions for those who wish to further their education in the area. Frederick Community College, a two-year institution in the city, provides several different courses of study for its pupils. Another local option is Hood College, a liberal arts university in Frederick that has been in operation in some form since 1893. Just outside of Frederick is yet another college, Mount St. Mary's University. This Catholic institution features a Division I athletic program and many options for academic majors.

In addition to providing an education to locals, Frederick Community College and Hood College are also two of the area's top employers. Those seeking employment in medical research or the health field will find that Fort Detrick Campus and Frederick Memorial Healthcare are also high on the list of the largest employers in Frederick. Other companies that provide jobs to Frederick employees include Wells Fargo, United Healthcare, State Farm Insurance, Home Depot and the Frederick County Government.

Apartments in Frederick tend to have a monthly rent that ranges from $1,000 to $1,250, according to data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau. The source also notes that the median gross rent in the city is $1,132.

The Frederick area has a slightly higher cost of living than the national average, data from the census reveals. Some desirable neighborhoods, like the historic district, may elevate this cost further. Residents may find that Frederick's compact downtown, proximity to large cities like Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, and quality of life make up for the higher-than-average cost of living there.

Frederick's downtown neighborhood has been declared an arts and entertainment district, and is home to plenty of venues and galleries for the public to enjoy. The Maryland Ensemble Theatre, community bridge mural and Cultural Arts Center all showcase some of the best of the arts in this city. Anyone who enjoys theater will appreciate the Maryland Shakespeare Festival, an annual offering of free outdoor performances across the state.

Frederick residents can easily head out of town for a day or weekend trip. Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are each just an hour away. History lovers can head to the famous Gettysburg and Antietam battlefields, which are both also only an hour from Frederick.

Those seeking to relax with a delicious beverage can visit one of Frederick's local wineries or breweries. Wine lovers can drop by Frederick Cellars in the downtown area. Visitors can enjoy a tasting or a tour and even bring a bottle of their favorite wine home. The Flying Dog Brewery is Maryland's largest beer-brewing facility and has been operating for more than 20 years. Plenty of other vineyards and breweries also call Frederick County home and can be easily accessed from the city.

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