Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (123 Rentals)

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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,550
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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i5 CoLiving
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$1,386 - $7,105
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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1408 Holbrook St NE
$1,425 - $1,550
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1408 Holbrook St NE

1408 Holbrook St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,550

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 23

18 T St NE

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Brookland Press
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$1,604 - $2,992
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Brookland Press

806 Channing Place NEWashington, DC 20018
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$1,625

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1039 Evarts St NE, Unit 2

1039 Evarts St NE
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336 Channing St NE, Unit B
$1,625
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336 Channing St NE, Unit B

336 Channing St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Rowan
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$1,645 - $3,785
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Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Brentwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brentwood area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens priced from $749. Edgewood Commons 435 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Edgewood Commons 4351 Bedroom1BR,1BA$922
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The EdwardsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1,352
i5 CoLivingCo-Living B6A-AR-Room 12BR,1BA$1,386
Panorama Courts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, DC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Cloisters in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $2,186. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Panorama Courts starting at $1,495 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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.
The Cloisters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.19
Panorama Courts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
1845 M St NE, Unit #1 a1845 M St NE2BR,1BA$2.06
1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 11245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.24
1107 Penn St NE, Unit #11107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.08
1231 Penn St NE, Unit 41231 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.06
Edgewood Commons 435StudioStudio ,1BA$1.73
2716 4th St NE2716 4th St NE1BR,1BA$2.28
Fairway Park2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$2.23
The EdwardsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $5,695.

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 274 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 $1,441 which is $4,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.

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