Frederick, Maryland Short-Term Rental Market
Frederick, MD STRs averaged $211/night at 48.6% occupancy in April 2026, drawing from 2.1 million annual visitors to the region.
Quick Answer: Frederick, Maryland is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Maryland Area market area is 58%. average monthly revenue in the Maryland Area market area is $4,538. average daily rate in the Maryland Area market area is $290. the top operator in the Maryland Area market area is Evolve with 95 listings. market score is 59/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Maryland Area regional market, which includes Frederick. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Frederick.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Frederick is the county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, with a population of approximately 89,500, positioned between Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The county drew a record 2.1 million visitors in 2024 who generated $564 million in spending, surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. The market draws heritage and history travelers to its 50-block downtown historic district, craft beverage tourists to what the city markets as the Maryland Craft Beer Capital, and weekend leisure travelers from the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas.
In April 2026, the all-listings ADR was $211 and occupancy was 48.6%, producing RevPAR of $102. Year-over-year, occupancy declined slightly by 1.2%, ADR grew 1.3%, and revenue was essentially flat (-0.5%). The listing inventory spans 2,769 entire-place units, 643 private rooms, and 10 shared rooms. By bedroom count, 1-bedroom units dominate at 1,274, followed by 3-bedroom (752), 2-bedroom (685), 4-bedroom (400), and 5-bedroom-plus (307). Channel distribution shows 1,958 Airbnb-only, 224 VRBO-only, and 1,240 on both platforms. The market’s total score of 58.6/100 reflects a solid rental demand score (69.5/100) offset by moderate growth and seasonal variation.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40% |
| Feb | 49% |
| Mar | 51% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 63% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 53% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 46% |
| Dec | 45% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Maryland Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Maryland Area market as a whole, which includes Frederick, so these counts are not Frederick-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 95 | 2,982 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Eastern Shore Vacations | 62 | 810 | ★ 4.75 |
| 3 | Flaneur | 34 | 992 | ★ 4.90 |
| 4 | Equitable | 28 | 287 | ★ 4.39 |
| 5 | Bartlett Real Estate Solutions | 16 | 1,111 | ★ 4.74 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Frederick?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 57.2% |
| vrbo | 6.5% |
| both | 36.2% |
Home Value Trends (Frederick)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Frederick regulates short-term rentals under the Residential Rental Licensing Ordinance (G-23-09), effective January 1, 2024. All rental units including STRs must obtain a Residential Rental License costing $240 per unit, valid for two years (biennial renewal). The city conducts random code-enforcement inspections beginning January 1, 2024.
Zoning adds additional requirements. In residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3), STRs require a special use permit, neighbor notification, and an onsite resident (owner or renter) for transient-stay facilities. Reported occupancy limits are 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a required 24/7 local contact reachable within 30 minutes, and an approximately 400-foot buffer between STRs to limit neighborhood concentration. In commercial zones, STRs are generally permitted by right with standard licensing. Frederick County (outside city limits) prohibits STR use of accessory dwelling units. On taxes, Frederick County levies a 5% hotel and room rental tax on stays of 90 days or fewer, and Maryland adds a 6% state sales and use tax on accommodations, for a combined approximately 11% lodging tax. Enforcement is classified as moderate.
Market Comparison
At $211 ADR and 48.6% occupancy, Frederick sits near the low end of the US STR median ADR range of approximately $220 but within the typical occupancy band for non-resort East Coast markets. RevPAR of $102 is consistent with a secondary heritage market. The essentially flat year-over-year revenue (-0.5%) contrasts with stronger growth in comparable markets and reflects a stabilizing post-pandemic demand normalization.
The professional management presence is lighter than many comparably-sized markets. Evolve leads with 95 listings and 2,982 reviews at a 4.75 rating. Eastern Shore Vacations holds 62 listings at a 4.75 rating. Flaneur operates 34 listings at a 4.90 rating, the highest in the market, suggesting a quality-focused boutique operator. The relatively modest PM footprint indicates that the Frederick STR market is primarily self-managed, creating an opportunity for operators who invest in professional management and quality to capture the premium reflected in the $327/night PM-tier ADR. The total market score of 58.6/100 is among the lower in this batch, primarily reflecting modest revenue growth and seasonal concentration.
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