Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,200 (11 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 Cubix at Othello Apartments priced from $1,260. Koz at Othello Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,260
Koz at Othello StationType FStudio,1BA$1,260
Esperanza - Affordable Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,494
Willow Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, WA

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Via Apartments in the in the Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 1 Bed Model at Mercy Othello Plaza starting at $1,494 with a $2.16 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.
Via Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.72
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.16
The Station At Othello ParkOpen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Esperanza - Affordable Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S1.AStudio ,1BA$4.50
Koz at Othello StationType B (Patio)Studio ,1BA$5.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brighton, Seattle, WA

Ranked #93

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

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 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 $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton is Esperanza - Affordable Senior Housing which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Brighton costs $3,595.

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