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Brentwood, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brentwood, CA area range in price from $1,612 to $4,071 with an overall median price of $3,882. The three Brentwood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookdale Court at $2,000, Harvest at $2,000, and Woodside Glen at $2,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brentwood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brookdale Court$3,470$2,00016
Harvest$3,470$2,00016
Woodside Glen$3,470$2,00016
Birchwood Estates$3,516$2,0009
Brentwood Villages$3,516$2,0009
California Glory$3,516$2,0009
California Orchard$3,516$2,0009
California Spirit$3,516$2,0009
Campanello$3,516$2,0009
Cedarwood$3,516$2,0009

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bella Rose in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood priced from $2,245. 906 Dainty Avenue in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella RoseVilla Roma1BR,1BA$2,245
906 Dainty Avenuedt2x1dc2BR,1BA$2,250
Avery at TownCentreAlmond Blossom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.08 price per square foot August Model at Arbor Ridge in the in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the Residence 2 Model at The Silvergate starting at $2,875 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Mariposa in Brentwood 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.
Arbor RidgeAugust3BR,2BA$2.08
The SilvergateResidence 22BR,2BA$2.23
Avery at TownCentreOrange Blossom - A3BR,2BA$3.26
Hillcrest ViewModel B2BR,2BA$2.77
Blossoms at BrentwoodPoppy2BR,1BA$3.40
Bella RoseVilla Roma1BR,1BA$2.86
906 Dainty Avenuedt2x1dd2BR,1BA$3.09
Cross Pointe Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brentwood?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $4,071. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brentwood ranging from $1,100 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brentwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brentwood ranges from $1,100 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,381.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brentwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brentwood range from $3,245 to $3,796, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,720.

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