Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Brentwood, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$667
Population
9,167
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A charming suburb just a few miles south of Pittsburgh
Suburban
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Wooded
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Great Schools
Brentwood is a pleasant small town situated in the southern suburbs of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Located only six miles south of Downtown, residents can easily commute to and from the city for work or play. Renters looking for a commuter-friendly town will adore Brentwood, considering its close proximity to a bustling business district filled with skyscrapers, major attractions, and trendy restaurants.
Brentwood is a family-friendly city featuring affordable apartments and top-notch public schools like Brentwood High School and Elroy Elementary School. This suburb is just a few miles off of the Monongahela River and the Waterfront, an expansive outdoor shopping mall on the river with retailers, restaurants, theaters, and lively bars. For local conveniences, check out Brentwood Towne Square where you’ll find restaurants, banks, specialty stores, services, and more!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,886
Average: $71,449
Education
2,590
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,886
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brentwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brentwood, PA is $667 for one bedroom, $981 for two bedrooms, and $1,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$667/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,521/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brentwood, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Elroy Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
317 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- South Park Nature Center
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
- Schenley Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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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.