Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Brentwood, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Brentwood

$3,300/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brentwood is $3,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brentwood

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brentwood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,972, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Brentwood run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

11%

-

1 bedroom

$1,592

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,270

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,600

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,270

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brentwood, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

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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 $3,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brentwood?

Average rent prices in Brentwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Brentwood Villages ($1,846/mo), Palmilla ($2,150/mo), and Rose Garden ($2,295/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?

Brentwood's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 per month. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with minimal price fluctuations.

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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