Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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. Blair Park Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Brightwood apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$900
Blair Park Gardens8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912Studio,1BA$1,070
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,304
1311 Madison St., NW0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bdrm Tiers02-04-09-11 Model at 6600 Luzon in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I Model at Clover at The Parks starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park 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.
6600 Luzon2 Bdrm Tiers02-04-09-112BR,1BA$2.00
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
The Van BurenSmall 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 21BR,1BA$1.99
Rolling TerraceOne Bed- Tier 031BR,1BA$2.36
5737 13th St NW, Unit Apartment #15737 13th St NW1BR,1BA$1.90
Longfellow Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Azalea ApartmentsEncore1BR,1BA$2.36
5524 8th St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$2.33
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightwood?

There are currently 263 Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,500. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightwood ranging from $850 to $7,400.

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 $850 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,455.

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 $950 to $4,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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