Frequently Asked Questions

Frederick's rental market runs from the row homes and storefronts of the historic core out to planned communities several miles from downtown, and the character shifts quickly between them. These areas stand out for renters:

Baker Park

This is where The Terrace sits, on West College Terrace at the western end of the park that gives the neighborhood its name. Early twentieth century homes on tree-lined streets surround walking and bike paths, Culler Lake, a bandshell, tennis courts, and the Joseph D. Baker bell tower with its 58 bells. Hood College is a fourteen-minute walk away, and the shops of Market Street are close enough to reach on foot.

Downtown Frederick

The historic core holds more than 250 boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and craft beverage businesses along and around Market Street, which Reader's Digest named one of the twenty most beautiful main streets in America in 2025. Carroll Creek Park threads through it with brick walkways, pedestrian bridges, public art, and a 350-seat amphitheater. First Saturday keeps the shops and galleries open late once a month.

Worman's Mill

A planned community a few miles northeast of downtown, built around its own village center of shops and restaurants with pocket parks and walking trails between the townhomes and single-family homes. Residents trade walkable downtown access for quieter streets and easier parking. It suits renters who want newer construction and errands close at hand.

Culler Lake

Culler Lake is within easy walking distance of The Terrace and offers a scenic loop for walking and running, along with spots for fishing and picnicking. The surrounding residential streets are tree-lined and attractive, giving renters a peaceful outdoor setting while keeping Downtown Frederick close at hand.

From The Terrace, residents can walk to parks, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions in and around Downtown Frederick, then head out for hiking, wineries, and distilleries across Frederick County. Popular options include:

• Culler Lake
• Carroll Creek Park
• Market Street shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Frederick
• Market Square shops and restaurants
• Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
• The Banyan
• The Delaplaine Arts Center
• Weinberg Center for the Arts
• Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
• Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums
• Monocacy National Battlefield
• Gambrill State Park
• Catoctin Mountain Park
• Francis Scott Key Mall

Nearby Wineries

• Black Ankle Vineyards (Mt. Airy)
• Linganore Winecellars (Mt. Airy)
• Elk Run Vineyards (Mt. Airy)
• Springfield Manor (Thurmont)
• Catoctin Breeze Vineyard (Thurmont)
• Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard (Frederick)
• Loew Vineyards (Mt. Airy)
• Links Bridge Vineyards (Thurmont)
• Simple Theory Wine Co. (Downtown Frederick)
• Celebration Cellars (Frederick)
• Six Wicket Vineyards (Myersville)
• New Market Plains Vineyards (New Market)
• Mazzaroth Vineyard (Middletown)
• Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery (Middletown)
• Keymar Winery (Keymar)

Nearby Distilleries

• McClintock Distilling
• Tenth Ward Distilling Company
• True Standard Distilling
• Dragon Distillery

The Terrace's location makes it easy to mix walkable downtown outings with short drives to Frederick County's parks, wineries, and distilleries.

Commuters at The Terrace reach the Washington metro area's job centers down I-270, the corridor linking Frederick to the biotech and federal employers of Montgomery County and the District about 45 miles southeast. The MARC Brunswick Line adds weekday rail from the East Street station to Union Station. Frederick also carries a deep employment base of its own, and these rank among the largest employers within reach:

• Fort Detrick (a 1,200 acre U.S. Army Medical Command campus inside the city of Frederick)
• Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research (Frederick)
• Frederick Health (Frederick)
• Frederick County Public Schools (Frederick)
• Frederick County Government (Frederick)
• City of Frederick Government (Frederick)
• Frederick Community College (Frederick)
• Hood College (Frederick)
• AstraZeneca (Frederick manufacturing site; parent company headquartered in Cambridge, England)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Frederick campus; headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts)
• Banner Life Insurance Company, formerly Legal and General America (life insurance headquarters in Frederick)

Of those, Hood College is a fourteen-minute walk from The Terrace and Fort Detrick is 2.8 miles north.

The Terrace offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities designed for convenience, recreation, and everyday comfort:

Community Amenities

• Sky lounge in each of the three buildings with connected indoor and outdoor space and Catoctin Mountain views
• Club rooms with televisions
• Game room with a pool table
• Coworking stations
• Lobby-level lounge
• Community-wide Wi-Fi in shared spaces
• Courtyard pool deck with a Baja shelf, sundeck, and shaded cabanas
• Grilling stations and BBQ and picnic areas
• Walking trails and outdoor sitting areas
• Playground
• Multi-purpose field
• Bicycle storage with a maintenance room
• Rentable storage
• Parking garages
• EV charging stations
• Elevators serving all three buildings

Apartment Features

• Full-size washer and dryer in every home
• Quartz countertops in kitchens and bathrooms
• Stainless steel appliances
• 9- to 11-foot ceilings
• Walk-in closets
• Keyless entry
• Ceiling fans
• Programmable thermostats
• Built-in desks
• Private balconies, mud rooms, and dual vanities in select homes

Pet-Friendly Features

The Terrace is a pet-friendly community with a large dog park, fenced pet run, and on-site dog spa for convenient cleanup after walks and outdoor time. Pet restrictions apply; prospective residents should contact the leasing team for the current pet policy and applicable restrictions.