Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (13 Rentals)

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Rowan
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$1,706 - $3,624
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$1,685 - $3,603
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$1,706 - $3,624
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Brookland Press
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$1,512 - $2,896
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$1,491 - $2,875
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$1,512 - $2,896
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Brookland Press

806 Channing Place NEWashington, DC 20018
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The Hecht Warehouse
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$1,057 - $7,138
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$1,036 - $7,117
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$1,057 - $7,138
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hecht Warehouse

1401 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Riane
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The Riane

1001 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20018

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1334 Downing Pl NE
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1334 Downing Pl NE

1334 Downing Pl NEWashington, DC 20018
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1314 Downing Pl NE
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1314 Downing Pl NE

1314 Downing Pl 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 Brookland Manor priced from $1,352. The Hecht Warehouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,482. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1,352
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio,1BA$1,482
Brookland PressA4Studio,1BA$1,512
RowanA011BR,1BA$1,868
Rhode Island Row1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, DC

As of February 19, 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 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Rhode Island Row starting at $3,260 with a $3.24 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.
Brookland Manor4B 4x2 Conventional4BR,2BA$2.40
Rhode Island Row2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.24
1825 Providence St NE, Unit #31825 Providence St NE2BR,1BA$3.36
RowanA01a1BR,1BA$3.41
Brookland Press2A31BR,1BA$3.42
The Hecht WarehouseSDStudio ,1BA$4.17

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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 $1,892.

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 $3,544.

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 43 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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