Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Brentwood, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Brentwood

$3,295/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brentwood is $3,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brentwood

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 10% 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 $1,912, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Brentwood run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

12%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,450

4%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,099

11%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,650

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$3,295
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brentwood, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,095

$2,995

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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 $3,295 per month as of July 18, 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 10% since last year.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brentwood is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brentwood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brentwood are Steeplechase ($2,442/mo), Brentwood Park ($2,550/mo), and Edgewood ($2,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Brentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Brentwood average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,850/month.

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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