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Cypress on Vine
225 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
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506 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6817 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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5805 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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7051 Spring PlWashington, DC 20012
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6210 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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The Glade on Laurel
6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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6600 Luzon Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820, Unit 5820
5820 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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501 Kennedy St NWWashington, DC 20011
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5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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235-255 Carroll St NWWashington, DC 20012
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5816 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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6805 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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7730 Eastern Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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7035 Blair Rd NWWashington, DC 20012
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1211 Fern St NWWashington, DC 20012
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5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1336 Missouri Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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6101 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6440 14th St NW
6440 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Vida Senior Residences at Brightwood
1330 Missouri Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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6713 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Entwine Apartments
218 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
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6939 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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1440 Rock Creek Ford Rd NWWashington, DC 20011
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7050 Eastern Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Ivanhoe
6401 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The View at 9th Street
5924 9th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6650-6676 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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7428 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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5412 4th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1371 Peabody St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1322 Main Dr NWWashington, DC 20012
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413-415 Butternut St NWWashington, DC 20012
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810 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Juniper Courts
7701 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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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 | $1,760 | $1,250 | $2,538 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,000 | $3,832 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,510 | $4,430 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $950 | $4,430 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,008 | $5,008 | $5,008 |
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Cheapest Available Brightwood Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightwood area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress on Vine priced from $1,000. The Ivanhoe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| 1311 Madison St., NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 5524 8th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $2.06 price per square foot Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 Model at The Van Buren in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 2Bdrm;Tier 8;14th St.view Model at 6600 Luzon starting at $2,650 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills 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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| The Van Buren | Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 6600 Luzon | 2Bdrm;Tier 8;14th St.view | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820 | 5820 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 5524 8th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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 $1,447.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $5,008.
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 64 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 $532 which is $4,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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