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Cypress on Vine
225 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Normandie
6817 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Rolling Terrace
1360 Peabody St NWWashington, DC 20011
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5737 13th St NW, Unit Apartment #1
5737 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011
1405 Whittier St NW
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1365 Kennedy St NW
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Longfellow Arms
506 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Metro Village Apartments
7051 Spring PlWashington, DC 20012
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The Glade on Laurel
6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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5805 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6600 Luzon
6600 Luzon Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
521 Powhatan Pl NW, Unit Lower Level
521 Powhatan Pl NW
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5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820
5820 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011
710 Kennedy St NW
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6416 2nd Pl NW
6416 2nd Pl NWWashington, DC 20012
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501 Kennedy Apartments
501 Kennedy St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Georgia Flats
5702-5708 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
5731 Colorado Ave NW
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Willow & Maple
6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Motif
5508 7th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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The JC Layne at Georgia
6805 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Reynard
1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Gables Takoma Park
7035 Blair Rd NWWashington, DC 20012
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1336 Missouri Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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6440 14th St NW
6440 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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1330 Missouri Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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6713 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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5408 4th St NW
5412 4th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Entwine Apartments
218 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Elm Gardens
7050 Eastern Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Rockview Apartments
1440 Rock Creek Ford Rd NWWashington, DC 20011
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Walter Reed Apartments
6939 Georgia 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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Beech Tree Place
7428 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Peabody Apartments
1371 Peabody St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Abrams Hall Senior Apartments
1322 Main Dr NWWashington, DC 20012
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Butternut Apartments
413-415 Butternut St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Van Buren
6505 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Horizon Apartments
5601 13th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Juniper Courts
7701 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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810 Longfellow Street NW
810 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1320 Nicholson St NW
1320 Nicholson St NWWashington, DC 20011
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6650-6676 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Oklahoma
1401 Tuckerman St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1311 Madison St NWWashington, DC 20011
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The Kingston
614 Longfellow St NWWashington, DC 20011
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5524 8th St NW
5524 8th St NWWashington, DC 20011
6645 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 101
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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 | $1,713 | $1,070 | $2,583 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $900 | $3,852 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,424 | $4,321 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $950 | $3,142 |
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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 $900. 5408 4th St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. 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 | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 5408 4th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1311 Madison St., NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 5524 8th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of April 04, 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 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit Model at 6600 Luzon starting at $2,095 with a $2.10 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 | 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 5820 16th St NW, Unit 5820 | 5820 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Longfellow Arms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 5524 8th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 5408 4th St NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $2,759.
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 $416 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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