
Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,500 (13 Rentals)
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Brightwood, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Brightwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brightwood 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,847 | $2,795 | $2,900 |
Brightwood 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,140 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
Brightwood 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,848 | $4,300 | $5,495 |
Brightwood 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,162 | $4,950 | $6,700 |
Brightwood 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 13 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 Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm; Tier 00;Park View | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
Blair Park Gardens | 809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $2.44 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Rittenhouse in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 975 SQ FT Model at 314 ELEVATION starting at $2,400 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Kilmarock 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 Rittenhouse | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
314 ELEVATION | 975 SQ FT | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Takoma Flats | B1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm; Tier 00;Park View | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
311 Longfellow St NW, Unit B | 311 Longfellow St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Blair Park Gardens | 807 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Longfellow Arms | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
Blair Plaza | Studio Eco | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwood
What type of rentals are currently available in Brightwood?
There are currently 253 Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,251. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightwood ranging from $1,500 to $6,700.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brightwood?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brightwood ranges from $1,500 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,272.
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