
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD from $638 (51 Rentals)
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Capitol Square Apartments

3704 43rd Ave

Kirkwood Apartments

6212 41st Ave, Unit A

Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

7104 Claymore Ave

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

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

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

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Belcrest Plaza

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

3720 Wells Ave

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Terrace Green

1926 Kearny St NE

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The Franklin

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Plaza Towers

4701 Ravenswood Rd

4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

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Jefferson Hall

1811 Irving Street

Stone Hills at the Hills

Mode at Hyattsville

The Carrolton

The Edwards

North Pointe

3511 Stella Blue Dr

Avondale Overlook

The Current at Riverdale Park
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Oliver Gardens

2730 22nd St NE

4803 Russell Ave

Highview Terrace

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43RD FLATS

1649 FRANKLIN ST NE

Park Gardens

42nd Flats
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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 | $1,534 | $638 | $1,992 |
| Cheap Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $813 | $2,462 |
| Cheap Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,185 | $3,312 |
| Cheap Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,639 | $5,300 |
| Cheap Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $1,324 | $1,399 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, MD
Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Brentwood, MD area range in price from $638 to $7,117 with an overall median price of $1,786. 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 | $1,748 | $638 | 617 |
| Cottage City | $1,819 | $638 | 710 |
Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the National Arboretum neighborhood priced from $813. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| North Pointe | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Avondale Overlook | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
| 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 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Mode at Hyattsville in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Historic District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode at Hyattsville | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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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 $1,282.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community which is listed at $813, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $1,786.
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 288 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 $1,250 which is $536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.
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