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Brentwood

Pop. 8,144·5th most expensive in Missouri·Brentwood rents are up 12.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,868/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$97
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Brentwood · $1,868
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Brentwood's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,868/mo
Expected by trend
$1,793/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,660/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,416/yr
At $1,868/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 12.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.6% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brentwood, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,144
Median income
$99,719
Median age
38.8
Renters
37%
Age distribution
19.1%
25.9%
28.1%
16%
Under 1819.1%
18–3425.9%
35–5428.1%
55–6410.9%
65+16%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
White78.3%
Black2.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian7.1%
Other10.2%
Education (25+)
18%
74.4%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma6.2%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+74.4%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Brentwood, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,515 → $1,868
up 23.3%
Income
$81,692 → $99,719
up 22.1%
Population
8,198 → 8,144
down 0.7%
Renter share
33.9% → 37%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
72.9% → 74.4%
+1.5 pts
Median age
36.6 → 38.8
+2.2 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Brentwood, MO has climbed by $353 per month, settling near $1,868 after starting the period at $1,515. Household income in the area moved from $81,692 to $99,719 across the same window, up 22.1% versus 2021. About 37% of households rent today, against 33.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Brentwood, MO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Brentwood rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brentwood. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Brentwood, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brentwood is $1,868/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,140/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,719/yr), Brentwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentwood an affordable city for renters?

Brentwood is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,868/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brentwood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brentwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,868/mo in Brentwood. The local median household income is $99,719/yr, meaning the typical Brentwood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brentwood?

Rent in Brentwood has increased 12.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brentwood rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Brentwood is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #5 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,868/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brentwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brentwood ($1,868/mo): Maplewood ($1,414/mo), University City ($1,527/mo), Richmond Heights ($1,702/mo).

What percentage of Brentwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of Brentwood households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. Brentwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Brentwood's median rent of $1,868/mo is $97 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #5 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,868/mo, rent takes ~22% of Brentwood's median household income ($99,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brentwood 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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