
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (51 Rentals)


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The Normandie

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6600 Luzon

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5524 8th St NW

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The Van Buren

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The Kingston

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7205 Georgia Ave NW

314 ELEVATION

5601 Colorado Ave NW

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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 | $1,713 | $1,070 | $2,583 |
Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $900 | $3,852 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,424 | $4,321 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $950 | $3,142 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $2,759.
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 18 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 $416 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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