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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brentwood, CA area range in price from $1,769 to $4,179 with an overall median price of $2,892. The three Brentwood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Applewood at $2,796, Birchwood Estates at $2,796, and Brentwood Center at $2,796. 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$2,796$2,0005
Birchwood Estates$2,796$2,0005
Brentwood Center$2,796$2,0005
Brentwood Manor$2,796$2,0005
Brentwood Villa$2,796$2,0005
Brentwood Villages$2,796$2,0005
California Glory$2,796$2,0005
California Grove$2,796$2,0005
California Orchard$2,796$2,0005
California Spirit$2,796$2,0005

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blossoms at Brentwood in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood priced from $2,390. Cross Pointe Apartment Homes in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossoms at BrentwoodButtercup1BR,1BA$2,390
Cross Pointe Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,543
The SilvergateResidence 11BR,1BA$2,801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.72 price per square foot Vista Model at Sagecrest in the in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the Orange Blossom - B Model at Avery at TownCentre starting at $3,670 with a $3.50 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.
SagecrestVista3BR,2.5BA$2.72
Avery at TownCentreOrange Blossom - B3BR,2BA$3.50
11819 Kiowa Ave2bd2ba2BR,2BA$3.10
The SilvergateResidence 11BR,1BA$2.83
Cross Pointe Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.56
Blossoms at BrentwoodButtercup1BR,1BA$3.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brentwood?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $4,053. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brentwood ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,644.

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