
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD from $900 (51 Rentals)
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Kaywood Gardens Apartments

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Belcrest Plaza

Queenstown Apartments

5200 Newton St

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Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

5201 Quincy St

1005 Chillum Rd

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The Swift and The Current Apartments

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Castle Manor Apartments

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Fletcher's Field Apartments

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The Highline

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Garfield Court Apartments

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Jefferson Hall

1811 Irving Street
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The Carrolton

43RD FLATS

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4200 Queensbury Rd

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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 | $1,609 | $1,066 | $2,165 |
| Cheap Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,095 | $2,516 |
| Cheap Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $1,185 | $3,375 |
| Cheap Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,533 | $4,334 |
| Cheap Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,324 | $1,474 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, MD
Pricing Updated: 02/25/2026Current 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 | $2,927 | $900 | 640 |
| Cottage City | $2,927 | $900 | 660 |
Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, MD is a Studio unit found at Kaywood Gardens Apartments in the Michigan Park neighborhood priced from $1,078. Landmark Apartments in the Kirkwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,188. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,078 |
| Landmark Apartments | Howard | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Avondale Overlook | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Studio Den | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,263 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes in the in the Kirkwood neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community starting at $1,288 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the National Arboretum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | One Bedroom with Den/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 5409 Emerson St, Unit 1BR1BA | 5409 Emerson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Highview Terrace | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 42ND FLATS | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Landmark Apartments which is listed at $1,188, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $2,927.
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 331 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 $1,326 which is $1,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.
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