Key Takeaways
- Brentwood's 431 active listings lean heavily toward condos and apartments, which make up 282 of the homes on the market, with a median asking price of $702,500.
- Transit access is the most frequently mentioned feature in sellers' descriptions: 345 of the 431 listings mention it, followed by shops and restaurants in 276 descriptions.
- The neighbourhood offers a range of price points, from 20 listings asking under $500,000 to 55 asking $2,000,000 and up, suiting first-time buyers, young professionals, families and downsizers alike.
- Detached houses carry a median asking price of $2,000,000 and spend longer on the market, while condos and townhouses move more quickly.
What Brentwood Looks Like Right Now
Brentwood is a neighbourhood where transit shapes daily life. Of the 431 homes listed for sale, 345 sellers mention transit in their descriptions — SkyTrain stations, bus routes, the ease of getting downtown or across the region without a car. That figure comes from the sellers' own words, not an independent survey, but it tells you what people who live here think matters most.
Shops and restaurants come up almost as often. 276 listings mention cafés, grocery stores, dining options within walking distance. This is a neighbourhood where errands happen on foot, where you can pick up dinner or meet a friend without planning around a commute. 203 listings use the word walkability or describe being steps from something — a coffee shop, a park, a transit stop.
Private outdoor space is another recurring theme. 268 listings mention a balcony, patio, yard or deck. Even in a condo-heavy market, sellers know that a place to sit outside with morning coffee or let a child play matters to buyers.
Who Brentwood Tends to Suit
First-time buyers show up in the numbers. 88 one-bedroom homes are listed, with a median asking price of $550,000, and 178 two-bedroom homes at a median of $772,400. Those figures put a foothold in the market within reach for someone earning a steady income and able to manage borrowing costs, especially if transit access means a second car is optional.
Young professionals and couples without children often weigh Brentwood for the same reasons: proximity to work, walkable amenities, and the ability to live car-light or car-free. The condo stock — 282 listings at a median of $702,500 — offers a range of layouts and price points, from compact one-bedrooms to larger two-bedroom units with views.
Families looking for more space have options, though the trade-offs shift. 55 three-bedroom homes are listed at a median asking price of $1,248,800, and 105 homes with four or more bedrooms at a median of $1,999,000. Detached houses, which make up 87 of the listings, carry a median asking price of $2,000,000 and spend a median of 78 days on the market so far — longer than the 52 days typical for condos or townhouses. Sellers of larger homes mention schools in 127 descriptions and families or family living in 114, suggesting that the neighbourhood draws households looking for space, outdoor areas and access to education.
Downsizers appear in the mix as well. Someone selling a house elsewhere in Burnaby or Greater Vancouver might look at Brentwood's townhouses — 37 listed at a median of $1,067,000 — or a two-bedroom condo with a view and a balcony, trading yard work and stairs for walkability and transit.
What Sellers Highlight
Beyond transit and shops, sellers talk about views. 232 of the 431 listings mention a view — mountains, city skyline, green space. Parks and trails come up in 161 descriptions, and 47 mention the water, whether ocean, river or seawall access.
Rental income is part of the conversation, too. 149 listings mention a suite, a mortgage helper or laneway potential. That figure suggests Brentwood attracts investors and owner-occupiers alike, people looking to offset carrying costs or build equity while renting part of the property.
Quiet streets get mentioned in 62 descriptions, and 66 listings highlight a renovation or new construction. The neighbourhood is a mix of older stock and newer builds, and sellers know that condition and finishes matter to buyers weighing what they can afford and what they're willing to take on.
What to Know Before You Buy in Brentwood
Brentwood offers a range of home types and price bands, but the market leans heavily toward condos and apartments. If you're looking for a detached house, expect to spend more and wait longer — the median asking price is $2,000,000, and homes in that category spend a median of 78 days on the market.
If transit access, walkability and urban convenience matter to you, Brentwood delivers. The neighbourhood suits first-time buyers who can manage a one- or two-bedroom condo, young professionals who value proximity over square footage, families willing to pay for space and schools, and downsizers trading a house for a townhouse or condo with less maintenance.
Borrowing costs, strata fees, property taxes and your own life stage all shape what makes sense. A mortgage helper or suite can offset carrying costs, but it also means being a landlord. A view or a balcony adds to the asking price, but it might also mean you use the space more and stay longer.
If you're considering Brentwood, start by looking at what's listed and what sellers are emphasizing. The Brentwood, Burnaby page shows current inventory, and a free home valuation can help you understand what your own property might be worth if you're selling to buy.
150 of the 431 listings were first listed in the last 30 days, so new inventory arrives regularly. The neighbourhood's mix of home types, price points and transit access means it suits a wide range of buyers, but knowing what you need and what you're willing to trade off is the work that comes before you make an offer.
Sources
Renanza Realty — Analysis of active MLS® listings (CREA DDF®) — Brentwood, Burnaby, as of October 2026
Data last checked: 2026-10-01
