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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (49 Rentals)
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$1,250 - $1,999Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rolling Terrace
1360 Peabody St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,350 - $1,699Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Longfellow Arms
506 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,375 - $2,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Metro Village Apartments
7051 Spring PlWashington, DC 20012
6645 Georgia Ave NW
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$1,405 - $3,892Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Glade on Laurel
6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,424 - $2,6201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
6600 Luzon
6600 Luzon Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,450 - $2,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Dahlia
7019 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,451 - $1,859Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightwood Communities
5805 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,475 - $2,178Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Normandie
6817 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
1365 Kennedy St NW
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$1,543 - $4,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willow & Maple
6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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5731 Colorado Ave NW
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$1,650 - $2,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The JC Layne at Georgia
6805 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,650 - $2,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Motif
5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,687 - $5,679Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gables Takoma Park
7035 Blair Rd NWWashington, DC 20012
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Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Brightwood Gardens Cooperative
931 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,070 - $1,395Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blair Park Gardens
7700 Blair RdTakoma Park, MD 20912
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7432 Piney Branch Rd, Unit apartment B
7432 Piney Branch RdTakoma Park, MD 20912
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$1,650 - $2,0581 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 14, 2026
Azalea Apartments
7517-7521 Blair RdTakoma Park, MD 20912
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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 | $1,672 | $1,070 | $2,515 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,125 | $3,744 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,523 | $4,300 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $950 | $4,250 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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Cheapest Available Brightwood Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightwood area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Blair Park Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Dahlia | 1 Bedroom H | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Willow & Maple | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $2.35 price per square foot B3 - Large 2 Bedroom Model at Takoma Flats in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 2 Bdrm;Tier 5;Corner Unit Model at 6600 Luzon starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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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| Takoma Flats | B3 - Large 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm;Tier 5;Corner Unit | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 6445 Luzon Avenue Northwest, Unit 501 | 6445 Luzon Avenue Northwest | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 7432 Piney Branch Rd, Unit apartment B | 7432 Piney Branch Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $1,543.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $7,200.
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 41 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 $428 which is $6,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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