Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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Samaki Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Samaki Commons

3908 S Kenyon StSeattle, WA 98118

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 3 Beds unit found at Samaki Commons priced from $924. Cubix at Othello Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$924
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,199
Willow CrossingStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, WA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $2.69 price per square foot 4646 S Willow St Model at 4646 S Willow St, Unit B in the in the Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Admirals Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Brighton 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.
4646 S Willow St, Unit B4646 S Willow St2BR,2BA$2.69
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.55
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Samaki Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
7408 Rainier Avenue South, Unit 37408 Rainier Avenue South1BR,1BA$2.24
Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
The Station At Othello ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.24
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S1Studio ,1BA$4.61
Koz at Othello StationType B (Patio)Studio ,1BA$5.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brighton, Seattle, WA

Ranked #101

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,767.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton is Samaki Commons which is listed at $1,168, while the average apartment in Brighton costs $2,057.

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 97 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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