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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (44 Rentals)
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300 Missouri Ave NW
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$1,250 - $2,234Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rolling Terrace
1360 Peabody St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,350 - $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Longfellow Arms
506 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,375 - $2,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Metro Village Apartments
7051 Spring PlWashington, DC 20012
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5611 7th St NW
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$1,424 - $2,6201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
6600 Luzon
6600 Luzon Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,428 - $3,927Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Glade on Laurel
6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,451 - $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightwood Communities
5805 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,475 - $2,178Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Normandie
6817 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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$1,515 - $4,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willow & Maple
6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
5731 Colorado Ave NW
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1311 Madison St NW
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810 Longfellow St NW
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$1,650 - $2,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The JC Layne at Georgia
6805 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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1404 Tuckerman St NW
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Brightwood Gardens Cooperative
931 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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$1,195 - $1,5951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blair Park Gardens
7700 Blair RdTakoma Park, MD 20912
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$1,450 - $1,9601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 11
Azalea Apartments
7517-7521 Blair RdTakoma Park, MD 20912
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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 | $1,722 | $1,250 | $2,551 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $1,125 | $3,844 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,250 | $4,300 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $2,475 | $3,300 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $4,650 | $4,695 |
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Cheapest Available Brightwood Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightwood area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8302 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Glade on Laurel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Willow & Maple | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of September 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $1.94 price per square foot 6318 Piney Branch Rd NW Model at 6318 Piney Branch Rd NW, Unit Spacious 3BR NW DC Apt in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Rittenhouse starting at $1,954 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 6318 Piney Branch Rd NW, Unit Spacious 3BR NW DC Apt | 6318 Piney Branch Rd NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Rittenhouse | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Longfellow Arms | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm;Tier 01 + 03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Takoma Flats | A4 - 1 Bedroom w/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 810 Longfellow Street NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Getting Around the Brightwood Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 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 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 $1,639.
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 $4,650.
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 33 regular apartments in Brightwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.