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property at 3409 Eastern Ave

$1,350

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3409 Eastern Ave

Mount RainierMD20712
property at 3593 Carnaby St

$1,400 - $1,500

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3593 Carnaby St

HyattsvilleMD20782

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property at 3119 South Dakota Ave NE

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3119 South Dakota Ave NE

WashingtonDC20018

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$1,800

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3119 South Dakota Ave NE

WashingtonDC20018

Brentwood, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brentwood, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Colmar Manor$2,927$900628
Cottage City$2,927$900729

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brentwood, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Kaywood Gardens Apartments in the Michigan Park neighborhood priced from $1,139. Avondale Overlook in the Kirkwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,151. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,139
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,151
Prince Georges ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,191
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Emerald ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Fletcher's Field Apartments in the in the Yarrow neighborhood starting from $1,675. 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 East Riverdale 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.
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
Highview Terrace1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Overlook Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.02
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1.87
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brentwood?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,600. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brentwood ranging from $815 to $7,000.

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 $815 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,874.

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 $1,729 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,324.

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