Cheap Homes for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Brightwood area of Washington.

property at 716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

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property at 618 Geranium St NW

$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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618 Geranium St NW

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$917
Rockview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC

As of August 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.29
The Van BurenSmall 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 21BR,1BA$1.99
5820 16th St NW, Unit Manchester and 16th5820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$1.81
5400 LLC - CORPORATE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
1311 Madison St., NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Rockford Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.91
Longfellow ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33
Rockview ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightwood?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC with pricing that ranges from $917 to $4,950. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightwood ranging from $1,100 to $12,000.

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 $1,100 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,374.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brightwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brightwood range from $2,475 to $4,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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