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$3,090

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11639 Chenault St, Unit 501

11639 Chenault St
Los AngelesCA90049

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1236 Amherst Ave, Unit 16
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1236 Amherst Ave, Unit 16

1236 Amherst AveLos Angeles, CA 90025
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Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Sunset West priced from $1,850. 1249 South Bundy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset West7Studio,1BA$1,850
1249 South BundyStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
The Roscomare ApartmentsApartment 18Studio,1BA$1,960
1427 Amherst Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
11660 Chenault Street,1x11BR,1BA$2,195
11645 Gorham Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,198
The Gorham Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
MCC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,246
1319 Wellesley Ave2021BR,1BA$2,300
Gorham Manor Apartments1081BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Brockton Palace by Wiseman in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $4,895. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 11685 Gorham Ave Model at 11685 Gorham Ave, Unit 4 starting at $3,600 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the 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.
Brockton Palace by Wiseman3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$2.64
11685 Gorham Ave, Unit 411685 Gorham Ave3BR,2BA$2.57
Chateau Brentana1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$2.73
12323 Texas Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.18
1241 Bundy S Dr, Unit #51241 Bundy S Dr2BR,1BA$2.66
1236 McClellan Dr52BR,1BA$2.89
11842 Goshen Ave2x22BR,2BA$2.86
Gorham Manor Apartments1081BR,1BA$2.56
1427 Amherst Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Sunset West51BR,1BA$2.87

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Brentwood, Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $2,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Sunset West which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $3,675.

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 7 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 $453 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.

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