
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,125 (43 Rentals)


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Rolling Terrace

Longfellow Arms

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Motif

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The Normandie

6440 14th St NW

The View at 9th Street

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1320 Nicholson St NW
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The Ivanhoe

The Dahlia

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1311 Madison St., NW

Brightwood Gardens Cooperative

810 Longfellow Street 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 | $1,687 | $1,070 | $2,568 |
Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,125 | $3,837 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,809 | $1,523 | $4,300 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $950 | $3,600 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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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 $1,475.
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 39 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 $508 which is $6,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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