
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (62 Rentals)
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Longfellow Arms

Brightwood Communities

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5820 16th St NW, Unit Manchester and 16th
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5400 LLC - CORPORATE

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5826 Colorado Ave NW

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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 | $1,758 | $1,100 | $2,538 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $917 | $3,656 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $1,485 | $4,364 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,475 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 62 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 $917. Rockview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 | $917 |
| Rockview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| 810 Longfellow Street NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| 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 August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $1.29 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 $1,356. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 Model at The Van Buren starting at $1,795 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 5400 LLC - CORPORATE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 5820 16th St NW, Unit Manchester and 16th | 5820 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1311 Madison St., NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Rockford Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
| Rockview Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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 $917, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $2,292.
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 $147 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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