
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,702 | $1,540 | $1,824 |
| Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,036 | $2,457 |
| Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $2,167 | $3,603 |
| Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $3,401 | $7,117 |
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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 Brookland Manor priced from $1,352. The Hecht Warehouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,513. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| Brookland Press | B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| Rowan | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,738 |
| Rhode Island Row | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, DC
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $2.87 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Den Model at Rhode Island Row in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,581. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 1A 1x1 Conventional Model at Brookland Manor starting at $1,352 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Northeast Washington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Row | 2 Bed/2 Bath Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Brookland Press | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Rowan | E02b | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| The Hecht Warehouse | SD | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
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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 $1,870.
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 $3,549.
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 20 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 $356 which is $3,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.
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