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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Community amenities
  • Upgraded interior and finishes
  • Expertly designed floor plans

Location

3397 Babbitt Ln, Dale City, VA 22193, USA
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Bridge Property Management

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Leasing office

(571) 628-3368

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9:30 am–5:30 pm ET

Property Overview

Brightwood Forest earns a standout Zumper Expert Rating of 9.7/10, supported by excellent marks for price, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness. It offers community amenities, upgraded interiors and finishes, and thoughtfully designed floor plans, along with strong value per square foot, extensive photos, and close access to a top-rated elementary school.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Brightwood Forest is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Floor plans

S1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio1 bath498 sqft$1,459–$2,131 /mo1 unit available
A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1 bed1 bath688 sqft$1,677–$2,847 /mo3 units available
B1: 2 Bed 2 Bath2 bed2 bath968 sqft$1,799–$3,147 /mo5 units available
S2: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio1 bath621 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Brightwood Forest

Apartment Amenities

Custom CabinetryLinen Closet
Private Patios or Balconies

Appliances

Black Appliance PackageBuilt-in Microwave

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Roof DeckUpdater

Grounds

Resort-Style Swimming Pool & SundeckSwimming Pool
Tot Lot

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceBridge Credit Plus
Monthly Resident EventsPackage Service
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Brightwood Forest

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HomeApartments in Dale City Brightwood Forest

Welcome home to Brightwood Forest Apartments, a community centered around you! Located in beautiful Dale City, Virginia. Our community will please even the most pickiest of tastes. From our upgraded interior and finishes to our community amenities, Brightwood Forest is tailored to fit every lifestyle. Our community is located close to everything, the Washington metro area is at your fingertips. Our expertly designed studio, one, and two bedroom floor plans offer the best of apartment home living. Come experience superior resident service, come experience Brightwood Forest!


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Brightwood Forest is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Brightwood Forest
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Brightwood Forest stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Brightwood Forest stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brightwood Forest offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Brightwood Forest has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Brightwood Forest.
Trustworthiness·10A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Brightwood Forest sets a high bar for up-to-date information, transparency, and thoroughness in marketing and communication. It's verified, offers multiple lifestyle photos, and provides detailed information about its features and attributes. The clarity it provides sets it apart from other rentals, making Brightwood Forest a trustworthy choice for potential residents.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Brightwood Forest compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
More space
Studio is 54 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Managed by Bridge Property Management

Bridge Property Management

Bridge Property Management (BPM) and its affiliates are a vertically integrated real estate investment and property management firm that employ approximately 1,200 + people and manage over 60,000 multifamily units. BPM is a real estate property manager whose principals have over 25 years of success in owning, operating and managing multifamily communities and commercial office buildings. BPM is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT with affiliated offices in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA and Orlando, FL.

Rent trends in Dale City

Studio apartments at Brightwood Forest cost about 1% more than the average rent price for studios in Dale City.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 15% higher than 1-bedrooms in Dale City.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Brightwood Forest to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Dale City.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Dale City
A table of studio rental data trends in Dale City
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$1,415
February 2026$1,422
March 2026$1,456
April 2026$1,518
May 2026$1,509
June 2026$1,504
July 2026$1,455
August 2026$1,448

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,360 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,459.
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Schools near Brightwood Forest

Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School

15500 benita fitzgerald dr

woodbridge, VA, 22193

PK, K-5Public
B

John D. Jenkins Elementary School

4060 prince william parkway

woodbridge, VA, 22192

PK, K-5Public
B-

Kyle R. Wilson Elementary School

5710 liberty hill ct

woodbridge, VA, 22193

PK, K-5Public
B+

Covington-Harper Elementary School

2500 river heritage blvd

dumfries, VA, 22026

PK, K-5Public
A-

Charles J. Colgan Senior High School

13833 dumfries rd

manassas, VA, 20112

PK, 9-12Public
A
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Getting around Dale City near 3397 Babbitt Ln

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3397 Babbitt Ln, Dale City

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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