Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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6527 Rainier Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6527 Rainier Ave S

6527 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

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4222 S Othello St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4222 S Othello St

4222 S Othello StSeattle, WA 98118
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7500 Renton Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7500 Renton Ave S

7500 Renton Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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3800 S Eddy St
Studio Apartments

3800 S Eddy St

3800 S Eddy StSeattle, WA 98118
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7001 Rainier Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7001 Rainier Ave S

7001 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

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Emerald City Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald City Commons

7700-7722 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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4200 S Webster St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4200 S Webster St

4200 S Webster StSeattle, WA 98118
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Austin Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Austin Building

4836 S Austin StSeattle, WA 98118
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Rando Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rando Apartments

7408 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

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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 Koz at Othello Station priced from $1,100. Cubix at Othello Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at Othello StationType DStudio,1BA$1,100
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,125
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,161
Willow CrossingOpen 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Atrium Court1x1 A601BR,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Admiral Apartments in the in the Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Willow Cottages starting at $3,195 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the South Beacon Hill 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.
Admiral Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Willow Cottages2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.60
6511 Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.61
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Samaki Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
The Station At Othello ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12
Atrium Court1x1 A801BR,1BA$3.21
Koz at Othello StationType BStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brighton, Seattle, WA

Ranked #97

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton is Willow Crossing which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Brighton costs $6,058.

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 14 regular apartments in Brighton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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