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Brentwood, MD

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A lively arts scene just minutes from Washington D.C.

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Located just five miles northeast of Washington, D.C., Brentwood is a premier location for access to everything the capital city has to offer. Brentwood residents can admire the White House, visit the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, explore the Smithsonian, and enjoy the many other historical, cultural, and artistic landmarks that Washington D.C. has to offer.

Though its close proximity to the capital is one of its greatest perks, Brentwood thrives on its small town charm. As a part of Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District, Brentwood offers a trendy arts scene where local and aspiring artists come together in the community. Visit the Brentwood Arts Exchange for local exhibits, concerts, and affordable art classes for all ages.

Brentwood offers a slower, more tranquil pace of life just minutes from the capital city. From modern buildings to classic brick structures and cozy houses, Brentwood has a variety of apartment and houses for rent.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brentwood, MD is $1,710 for a studio, $1,700 for one bedroom, $2,131 for two bedrooms, and $2,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,700/month
743 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dueling Creek Natural Area
  • Mount Rainier Nature Center
  • Bladensburg Waterfront Park
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • National Arboretum

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.