
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (40 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Brightwood area of Washington.


Cypress on Vine

Longfellow Arms

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Rolling Terrace

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The Glade on Laurel

Willow & Maple
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Brightwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brightwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Brightwood Studio Apartments | $1,756 | $1,199 | $3,540 |
Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $775 | $5,215 |
Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,395 | $5,919 |
Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,250 | $4,879 |
Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,250 | $3,171 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Brightwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightwood area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress on Vine priced from $1,100. Longfellow Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Walter Reed Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
Blair Park Gardens | 809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Glade on Laurel | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Willow & Maple | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Rittenhouse in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,930. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit Model at 6600 Luzon starting at $2,699 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Rittenhouse | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Takoma Flats | B1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Blair Park Gardens | 807 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
Motif | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
Walter Reed Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Getting Around the Brightwood Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brightwood is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $2,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brightwood?
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 43 regular apartments in Brightwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brightwood?
Cheap apartments in Brightwood have an average cost of $544 which is $2,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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