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Brentwood

·77th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Brentwood, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$335
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Brentwood · $2,300
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,300/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brentwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,260/mo

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

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$27,600/yr
At $2,300/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Brentwood is $2,300/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,540/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,930/mo.

At 38% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Brentwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Brentwood an affordable city for renters?

Brentwood is considered moderate for renters. At $2,300/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brentwood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,300/mo in Brentwood.

Is rent going up or down in Brentwood?

Rent in Brentwood has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Brentwood rent compare to other cities in New York?

Brentwood is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #77 out of 144 tracked cities at $2,300/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brentwood?

Deer Park is nearby and more affordable at $2,175/mo, which is $125 less than Brentwood.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Brentwood's median rent of $2,300/mo is $335 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #77 out of 144 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,300/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brentwood 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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