Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Brentwood
Brentwood, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,742
Population
3,584
Renter Mix
52% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,671
Average: $91,154
Education
938
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,060
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brentwood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brentwood, MD is $1,581 for a studio, $1,742 for one bedroom, $2,222 for two bedrooms, and $3,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,742/month
626 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brentwood, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Dueling Creek Natural Area
- Mount Rainier Nature Center
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- Washington Youth Garden
- National Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.