Last updated on July 19, 2026

Average rent in
Brentwood, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Brentwood

$1,715/mo

decreased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brentwood is $1,715 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brentwood

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brentwood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Brentwood, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Brentwood, MD

Average rent prices in Brentwood have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 39% 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 $1,510, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brentwood run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,705

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,473

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

-

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

18%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,705

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,473

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$1,715
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brentwood, MD is 52% lower than the median rent in Chevy Chase Section Five, MD.

Discover rentals in Brentwood, MD

4108, 40th St, 4013 38th St. DWG LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

4108, 40th St, 4013 38th St. DWG LLC

4108 40th St, Brentwood, MD 20722

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475–$1,495

Apartment for rent

4013 38th St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brentwood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

4013 38th St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brentwood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

3803 Allison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brentwood

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rambler - BRENTWOOD, MD

3803 Allison St, Brentwood, MD 20722

5 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House 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 $1,715 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brentwood?

Average rent prices in Brentwood have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brentwood is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Brentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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