Cheap Homes for Rent in the Brightwood Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (11 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 511 Nicholson St NW

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Nicholson 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 $1,000. Entwine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. 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$1,000
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,095
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,299
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwood area is the $1.28 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 $1,350. The second greatest value Brightwood apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW starting at $1,650 with a $1.67 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$1.28
1380 Fort Stevens Dr NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67
The Rittenhouse1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
5400 LLC - CORPORATE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
14-M Abrams Hall Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
5820 16th St NW, Unit 58205820 16th St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Longfellow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio ,1BA$2.17
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightwood?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Brightwood, DC with pricing that ranges from $950 to $5,008. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightwood ranging from $850 to $11,000.

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 $850 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,138.

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 $4,069, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,100.

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