Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA from $1,300 (40 Rentals)

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1030 Dainty Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1030 Dainty Ave

1030 Dainty AveBrentwood, CA 94513
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30-50 Broderick Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30-50 Broderick Dr

30-50 Broderick DrBrentwood, CA 94513

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103 Birch St
Studio Apartments

103 Birch St

103 Birch StBrentwood, CA 94513
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14 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Chestnut St

14 Chestnut StBrentwood, CA 94513
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1348 Berry Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1348 Berry Ln

1348 Berry LnBrentwood, CA 94513
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301 Birch St
Studio Apartments

301 Birch St

301 Birch StBrentwood, CA 94513
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3933 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3933 Walnut Ave

3933 Walnut AveBrentwood, CA 94513
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Chandler
5 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

1976 Chandler DrBrentwood, CA 94513
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631 McClarren Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 McClarren Rd

631 McClarren RdBrentwood, CA 94513

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Tierra Bella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Bella

100 Village DrBrentwood, CA 94513
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Villa Amador Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Amador Apartments

2101 Sand Creek RdBrentwood, CA 94513
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Sycamore Place 2
Studio Apartments

Sycamore Place 2

161 Sycamore AveBrentwood, CA 94513
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906 Dainty Avenue
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

906 Dainty Avenue

904-912 Dainty AveBrentwood, CA 94513

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Acacia
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia

833 Hardcastle Ranch RdOakley, CA 94561
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402 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

402 5th St

402 5th StOakley, CA 94561
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239 Delta Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

239 Delta Rd

239 Delta RdOakley, CA 94561

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143-147 Delta Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143-147 Delta Rd

143-147 Delta RdOakley, CA 94561
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Summer Creek Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Creek Place

4950 Empire AveOakley, CA 94561
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Golden Oak Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Oak Manor

5000 Kelsey LnOakley, CA 94561
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Brentwood, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brentwood, CA area range in price from $1,713 to $3,646 with an overall median price of $3,264. The three Brentwood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Applewood at $2,050, Birchwood Estates at $2,050, and Brentwood Center at $2,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brentwood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Applewood$2,946$2,0509
Birchwood Estates$2,946$2,0509
Brentwood Center$2,946$2,0509
Brentwood Manor$2,946$2,0509
Brentwood Villa$2,946$2,0509
Brentwood Villages$2,946$2,0509
California Glory$2,946$2,0509
California Grove$2,946$2,0509
California Orchard$2,946$2,0509
California Spirit$2,946$2,0509

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at PARKSIDE BRENTWOOD in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood priced from $2,050. Avery at TownCentre in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PARKSIDE BRENTWOOD1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,050
Avery at TownCentreAlmond Blossom1BR,1BA$2,150
Bella RoseVilla Lucca1BR,1BA$2,363
Blossoms at BrentwoodButtercup1BR,1BA$2,420
Cross Pointe Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,504
The SilvergateResidence 11BR,1BA$2,506
Hillcrest ViewModel B2BR,2BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.53 price per square foot Residence 1 Model at The Silvergate in the in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood starting from $2,506. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the Model B Model at Hillcrest View starting at $2,675 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brentwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The SilvergateResidence 11BR,1BA$2.53
Hillcrest ViewModel B2BR,2BA$2.77
Avery at TownCentreWalnut Blossom2BR,1BA$2.99
Bella RoseVilla Lucca1BR,1BA$2.92
Blossoms at BrentwoodPoppy2BR,1BA$3.40
Cross Pointe Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.50
PARKSIDE BRENTWOOD1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brentwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is PARKSIDE BRENTWOOD which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $3,264.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brentwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Brentwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brentwood?

Cheap apartments in Brentwood have an average cost of $503 which is $2,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.

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