Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Brentwood, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Brentwood

$3,472/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brentwood is $3,472 per month as of October 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,572 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brentwood

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brentwood rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brentwood, CA

Average rent prices in Brentwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brentwood, CA

Rent prices in Brentwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brentwood is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brentwood run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,562

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$2,890

11%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,197

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,950

2%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,890

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brentwood, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brentwood, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brentwood and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brentwood

Median rent price$3,472
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brentwood, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Brentwood, CA

920 Doeskin Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deer Creek house for rent in Brentwood

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1250 Picadilly Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rose Garden house for rent in Brentwood

Residential Lease, Brentwood, CA

1250 Picadilly Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
235 Brushwood Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brentwood

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1888 El Dorado Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brighton Station house for rent in Brentwood

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Brentwood, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Brentwood rental market.

How much is rent in Brentwood?

The average rent in Brentwood is $3,472 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brentwood?

Average rent prices in Brentwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brentwood is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,572 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brentwood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brentwood are Brentwood Lake ($2,399/mo), Four Seasons ($2,500/mo), and Campanello ($2,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Brentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brentwood?

April offers the lowest rental prices in Brentwood, with roughly a 10% difference compared to June's peak rates. May and June see the highest competition with increased demand relative to available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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