Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (104 Rentals)

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i5 CoLiving
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$953 - $7,316
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$953 - $7,316
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i5 CoLiving

320 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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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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property at 1415 Trinidad Ave NE

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1415 Trinidad Ave NE

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property at 1926 Kearny St NE

$1,300

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1926 Kearny St NE

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The Franklin
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$1,315 - $1,995
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$1,315 - $1,995
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$1,315 - $1,995
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Franklin

1511 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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1441 Holbrook St NE, Unit 1
$1,400
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$1,400
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1441 Holbrook St NE, Unit 1

1441 Holbrook St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Glenwood Apartments
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$1,525 - $1,550
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$1,525 - $1,550
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$1,525 - $1,550
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The Glenwood Apartments

2315-2321 Lincoln Rd NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $4,000
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Judd and Weiler
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$1,601 - $5,724
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$1,601 - $5,724
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Judd and Weiler

1611 Eckington Pl NEWashington, DC 20002
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Brookland Press
$1,755 - $2,992
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Brookland Press

806 Channing Place 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 Studio unit found at The Gale Eckington priced from $1,070. i5 CoLiving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,188. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gale EckingtonStudio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80%Studio,1BA$1,070
i5 CoLivingCo-Living D8-Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,188
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
1835 CENTRAL PL NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299
The FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$1,315
Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,322
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1,352

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, DC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.12 price per square foot 2339 3rd St NE Model at 2339 3rd St NE, Unit 2339 3rd St NE in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Panorama Courts starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 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.
2339 3rd St NE, Unit 2339 3rd St NE2339 3rd St NE3BR,2.5BA$2.12
Panorama Courts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
1107 Penn St NE, Unit #31107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.11
903 Kearny St NE, Unit English Basement903 Kearny St NE1BR,1BA$2.00
1231 Penn St NE, Unit 41231 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.06
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
Edgewood Commons 435- Senior 62+ Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The Edwards1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
1441 Holbrook St NE, Unit 11441 Holbrook St NE1BR,1BA$2.15
Fairway Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13

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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 $1,352.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is Fairway Park which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $2,418.

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 229 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 $1,440 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.

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