
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (123 Rentals)
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Edgewood Commons 435

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The Hecht Warehouse

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit B

Edgewood Commons 601

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

Carver Terrace Apartments

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The Glenwood Apartments

1629 L St NE

Third & Rhode
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Brookland Manor

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i5 CoLiving

1128 16th St NE

1124 16th St NE

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1408 Holbrook St NE

613 Hamlin St NE

613 Hamlin St NE

1040 Bladensburg Rd NE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

1122 Penn St NE
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The Franklin

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The Iris

18 T St NE

301 V St NE

1713 Montello Ave NE, Unit 1

Big Sky Flats

The Gale Eckington

Affinity at 2M

1424 Staples St NE, Unit Duplicate of 1

1424 Staples St NE, Unit 1
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1261 Raum St NE, Unit Apt 3

1 Downing Pl NE

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Brookland Press

314 V St NE

1039 Evarts St NE, Unit 2

1716 Capitol Ave NE

1424 Staples St NE

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336 Channing St NE, Unit B

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Rowan

1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4
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2716 4th St NE

25 Seaton Pl NE

28 Todd Pl NE, Unit 2

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1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1

2713 12th St NE

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1025 17th St NE, Unit 17th st

1821 Providence St NE

1314 Downing Pl NE, Unit 1

1246 Queen St NE

1215 Simms Pl NE
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Brentwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brentwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Studio Apartments | $1,990 | $1,248 | $2,943 |
| Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $749 | $6,075 |
| Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,256 | $8,022 |
| Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $1,516 | $10,000+ |
| Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,413 | $7,004 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Edgewood Commons 601 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Fairway Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| i5 CoLiving | Co-Living B6A-AR-Room 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,386 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cloisters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Panorama Courts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1845 M St NE, Unit #1 a | 1845 M St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 1 | 1245 Raum St NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1107 Penn St NE, Unit #1 | 1107 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1231 Penn St NE, Unit 4 | 1231 Penn St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Edgewood Commons 435 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2716 4th St NE | 2716 4th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Fairway Park | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Edwards | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $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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