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Brentwood

Pop. 9,866·113th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Brentwood rents are up 16.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,364/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.2%
Month-over-Month
+7.2%
vs US Median
-$601
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Brentwood · $1,364
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,364/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$68,904/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
$850
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,368/yr
At $1,364/mo median
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Rents are up 16.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.2% YoY, +7.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brentwood, PA is majority owner-occupied, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,866
Median income
$68,904
Median age
39.1
Renters
42%
Age distribution
24%
18.9%
28.7%
17%
Under 1824%
18–3418.9%
35–5428.7%
55–6411.4%
65+17%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black11.9%
Asian2.1%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
26.7%
33.3%
37.2%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brentwood, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,875 → $68,904
up 21.1%
Population
9,999 → 9,866
down 1.3%
Renter share
32.9% → 42%
+9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.9% → 37.2%
+6.3 pts
Median age
36.6 → 39.1
+2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $68,904 today, compared with $56,875 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 9,999 residents to roughly 9,866. Renters now make up 42% of households, compared with 32.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.2% of adults here, versus 30.9% in 2021.

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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, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brentwood is $1,364/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,390/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($68,904/yr), Brentwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentwood an affordable city for renters?

Brentwood is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,364/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($68,904/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 $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,364/mo in Brentwood. The local median household income is $68,904/yr, meaning the typical Brentwood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brentwood?

Rent in Brentwood has increased 16.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brentwood rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Brentwood is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #113 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,364/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brentwood?

Homestead is nearby and more affordable at $1,285/mo, which is $79 less than Brentwood.

What percentage of Brentwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of Brentwood households are renters, while 58% 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 $1,364/mo is $601 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #113 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,364/mo, rent takes ~24% of Brentwood's median household income ($68,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brentwood 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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