
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brightwood area of Washington.


Cypress on Vine

Entwine Apartments

716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

Metro Village Apartments

511 Nicholson St NW

Rolling Terrace

1405 Whittier St NW

Longfellow Arms

Brightwood Communities
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6228 Georgia Ave NW

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6210 Georgia Ave NW

6210 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 1

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

The Normandie

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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820

501 Kennedy Apartments

6416 2nd Pl NW, Unit B

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6210 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 2

5611 5th St NW

The JC Layne at Georgia

The Soapstone

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Takoma Central

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Willow & Maple

Takoma Flats

The Hartley

6612 14th St NW, Unit Apartment #2

5508 7th St NW, Unit C2
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7527 17th St NW, Unit 1

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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br

6440 14th St NW

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6713 Fourteenth Apartments

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Elm Gardens

The Ivanhoe

The View at 9th Street

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5412 4th St NW

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Butternut Apartments

The Van Buren

810 Longfellow St NW

Juniper Courts

1320 Nicholson St NW

The Oklahoma

1311 Madison St., 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 | $1,710 | $1,052 | $2,538 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,000 | $3,748 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,510 | $4,430 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $950 | $4,069 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,554 | $4,100 | $5,008 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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. Entwine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1311 Madison St., NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Brightwood Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $1.28 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW starting at $1,650 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820 | 5820 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Longfellow | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $1,463.
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 $4,554.
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 $561 which is $3,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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