
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD from $900 (86 Rentals)
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Capitol Square Apartments

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Brentwood Apartments

6212 41st Ave, Unit A

3504 18th St NE

5603 Newton St

5603 Newton St

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit B

2235 Quincy St NE
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Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit F

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit C

6072 Beake St

6072 Beake St

Kirkwood Apartments

6049 Beake St

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

Emerald Apartments

5201 Quincy St
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Park Tanglewood

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home, Unit D

Belcrest Plaza

Queenstown Apartments

Parke Cheverly

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Terrace Green

Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

Plaza Towers

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LaSalle Park Apartments

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The Franklin
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3409 Eastern Ave

6118 Northwest Dr

The Swift and The Current Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

Kenilworth Towers Apartments

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Castle Manor Apartments

Prince Georges Apartments

3503 Carnaby St, Unit A4 First Floor

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Landon Court Apartments

Landmark Apartments
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Courtyard Park

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Madison Park Apartments

4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd

4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

1 US-1

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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

1926 Kearny St NE

Fletcher's Field Apartments

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes
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Brentwood, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brentwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Brentwood Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $1,123 | $2,160 |
| Cheap Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,088 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,185 | $5,355 |
| Cheap Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,482 | $6,229 |
| Cheap Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,324 | $1,474 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, MD
Pricing Updated: 07/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Brentwood, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brentwood Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colmar Manor | $2,730 | $1,057 | 607 |
| Cottage City | $2,730 | $1,057 | 714 |
Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, MD is a Studio unit found at Avondale Overlook in the Kirkwood neighborhood priced from $1,099. The Carrolton in the Northeast Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Overlook | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| North Pointe | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Belcrest Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $1.98 price per square foot Three Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Fletcher's Field Apartments in the in the Yarrow neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Overlook Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Kirkwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brentwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | Three Bedroom/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Overlook Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Highview Terrace | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brentwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brentwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brentwood is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Emerald Apartments which is listed at $1,176, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $2,730.
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 271 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 $1,217 which is $1,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.
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