Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Brentwood, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Brentwood

$2,445/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brentwood is $2,445 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $535 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brentwood

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brentwood rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brentwood, MD

Average rent prices in Brentwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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, MD

Rent prices in Brentwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brentwood is $1,550, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Brentwood run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,398

11%

-

2 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

25%

3 bedroom

$2,811

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,000

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,398

Last 30 days

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,811

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brentwood, MD, 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, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brentwood and Chevy Chase Section Five by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brentwood

Median rent price$2,445
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,200
increased by172%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brentwood, MD is 53% lower than the median rent in Chevy Chase Section Five, MD.

Discover rentals in Brentwood, MD

3417 Allison St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Brentwood

Residential Lease, BRENTWOOD, MD

3417 Allison St, Brentwood, MD 20722

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,250

Price drop

House for rent

3820 Allison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brentwood

Residential Lease, BRENTWOOD, MD

3820 Allison St, Brentwood, MD 20722

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Brentwood, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Brentwood rental market.

How much is rent in Brentwood?

The average rent in Brentwood is $2,445 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brentwood?

Average rent prices in Brentwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brentwood is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Brentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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