
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,250 (31 Rentals)


1405 Whittier St NW

The Normandie

Longfellow Arms

Brightwood Communities

Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel
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Willow & Maple

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Gables Takoma Park

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Takoma Central

The Hartley

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1211 Fern St NW, Unit Spacious Charming Cottage, Unit Spacious Charming Cottage

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Reynard
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6440 14th St NW

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Elm Gardens

Rockview Apartments

Walter Reed Apartments

The Ivanhoe

Entwine Apartments
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Beech Tree Place

6645 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 101, Unit 101

The Van Buren

Juniper Courts

1311 Madison St., NW

The Kingston

6713 Fourteenth Apartments
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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 | $1,708 | $1,250 | $2,538 |
| Brightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,000 | $3,798 |
| Brightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $658 | $4,430 |
| Brightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,468 | $950 | $4,430 |
| Brightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,351 | $3,945 | $5,008 |
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Brightwood is The Van Buren which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Brightwood costs $4,475.
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 $459 which is $4,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightwood.
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