Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Brighton, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brighton area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Hanford Studios priced from $999. Willow Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
Willow CrossingStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,250
Koz at Othello StationType BStudio,1BA$1,275
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,316
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, WA

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $2.61 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at The Station At Othello Park in the in the South Beacon Hill neighborhood starting from $1,927. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Garden Pointe starting at $1,850 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Othello ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Garden Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.44
CityLineOne Bedroom A1F-CL11BR,1BA$3.12
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Latitude 112A11BR,1BA$3.08
Monarch ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$3.90
Esperanza - Affordable Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
ArloA3Studio ,1BA$3.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brighton, Seattle, WA

Ranked #121

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Brighton Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brighton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brighton is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton is Willow Crossing which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Brighton costs $3,793.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brighton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Brighton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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