
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brentwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Studio Apartments | $1,683 | $1,433 | $1,898 |
| Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $935 | $2,285 |
| Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $1,695 | $3,640 |
| Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,298 | $2,100 | $7,138 |
| Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $2,600 | $3,311 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brentwood area of Washington, DC is a 4 Beds unit found at 2509 10th St NE priced from $935. Brookland Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,352. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 10th St NE | 2509 10th St NE | 4BR,2BA | $935 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,433 |
| Brookland Press | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Rhode Island Row | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,786 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, DC
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.40 price per square foot 4B 4x2 Conventional Model at Brookland Manor in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,311. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Rhode Island Row starting at $1,786 with a $2.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Manor | 4B 4x2 Conventional | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Rhode Island Row | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1357 Adams St NE, Unit 4 | 1357 Adams St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Rowan | A04 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Brookland Press | A9 | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SD | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
| 2509 10th St NE | 2509 10th St NE | 4BR,2BA | $6.68 |
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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 $2,097.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Brookland Manor which is listed at $1,352, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $3,694.
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 35 regular apartments in Brentwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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