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Brentwood, NY

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A diverse suburb set between NYC and the Hamptons

Suburban Diverse Close-Knit Convenient Accessible

Situated in the middle of Long Island, Brentwood is a relatively dense suburb with a tight-knit community atmosphere set into its neatly organized streets. Suffolk Ave. is the main street in this New York locale, lined with markets and local restaurants as well as a number of schools that serve the area. The charming houses of Brentwood spread outwards from Suffolk Ave, bounded by NY-111 to the east, Otsego Park to the west, I-495 to the north, and the Southern State Pkwy. to the south.

Brentwood is home to Suffolk County Community College, giving the area a lively energy. Brentwood’s location on the island means the beaches to the east are just as accessible as New York City to the west, making this suburb a happy medium of scenic and city living.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brentwood, NY is $1,920 for one bedroom, and $1,870 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,920/month
745 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

566 Students

5
out of 10

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

942 Students

4
out of 10

North Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

855 Students

4
out of 10

Twin Pines Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

744 Students

4
out of 10

Loretta Park Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

646 Students

4
out of 10

East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,159 Students

4
out of 10

North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,131 Students

4
out of 10

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,033 Students

3
out of 10

Freshman Center

Public

Grades 9

1,247 Students

Rating Unavailable

Brentwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

4,641 Students

3
out of 10

Freshman Center

Public

Grades 9

1,247 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blydenburgh County Park
  • Lakeland County Park
  • Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve
  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • John F Kennedy International

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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.