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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Air conditioning
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • State-of-the-art exercise facility
  • Washer/dryer hookups
  • On-site laundry facility

Location

1001 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA
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Briarwood Commons Apartments

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(509) 933-1888

Property Overview

Briarwood Commons is highly rated, with a Zumper expert score of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. Offering a competitive price-to-value ratio and impressive amenities, such as a sparkling swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise facility, it excels in location convenience with a rating of 9 out of 10. Additionally, the property provides transparency and trust, backed by a robust collection of 50 photos and favorable community dynamics that enhance residents' social engagement and lifestyle.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Briarwood Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Briarwood Commons has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

BW 1x1 - 675 SQFT - 60%1 bed1 bath675 sqft$1,143 /mo1 unit availableWe are a beautiful, and affordable apartment community in Ellensburg for seniors 55+ and disabled individuals. Great location and economical prices make us Ellensburg’s best. A quaint, and quiet location helps to make Briarwood Commons a unique community. We have 1 bedroom/1 bath apartments. Your new apartment home has washer/dryer hookups, garbage disposal, self cleaning oven, dishwasher, air conditioning, and a patio/balcony with a storage closet. At the club house we have an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and 24-hour emergency maintenance service. We offer many activities in the club house every week. Briarwood Commons is in close proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, Hope Source, hourly bus services, shuttle service to Yakima, banking, and Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. Please check us out at www briarwoodcommonsapts com Stop by today and make Briarwood Commons Apartments your new home! (Income restrictions apply)
BW 1x1 - 672 SQFT - 60%1 bed1 bath672 sqft$1,143 /mo6 units availableWe are a beautiful, and affordable apartment community in Ellensburg for seniors 55+ and disabled individuals. Great location and economical prices make us Ellensburg’s best. A quaint, and quiet location helps to make Briarwood Commons a unique community. We have 1 bedroom/1 bath apartments. Your new apartment home has washer/dryer hookups, garbage disposal, self cleaning oven, dishwasher, air conditioning, and a patio/balcony with a storage closet. At the club house we have an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and 24-hour emergency maintenance service. We offer many activities in the club house every week. Briarwood Commons is in close proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, Hope Source, hourly bus services, shuttle service to Yakima, banking, and Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. Please check us out at www briarwoodcommonsapts com Stop by today and make Briarwood Commons Apartments your new home! (Income restrictions apply)

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Amenities for Briarwood Commons

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Dog policy

Allowed 
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About Briarwood Commons

HomeApartments in Ellensburg Briarwood Commons

Welcome to Briarwood Commons, located in the beautiful city of Ellensburg, WA. Our apartments offer a range of amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Stay active and socialize in our recreational room, where you can enjoy various activities with your neighbors. With washer and dryer hook-ups in every unit, laundry day has never been easier. Take a refreshing dip in our sparkling swimming pool on those warm summer days, or get your heart pumping in our state-of-the-art exercise facility. For those who enjoy a friendly game of billiards, our gaming room is the perfect spot to unwind and have some fun. We also offer an on-site laundry facility for your convenience. At Briarwood Commons, we believe in fostering a sense of community, which is why we organize monthly activities for our residents to enjoy. From movie nights to game tournaments, there's always something exciting happening here. Come and experience the comfort and convenience of Briarwood Commons.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Briarwood Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Briarwood Commons has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Briarwood Commons
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.
Briarwood Commons 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Briarwood Commons is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Briarwood Commons is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A 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.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Briarwood Commons to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Briarwood Commons is great for:

Social life

  • 52 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 9 parks and recreation options
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking

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 Briarwood Commons compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 278 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Ellensburg

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

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Ellensburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Ellensburg
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$795
October 2023$784
November 2023$836
December 2023$1,437
January 2024$1,822
February 2024$1,515
March 2024$1,615
April 2024$1,256
May 2024$1,183
June 2024$969
July 2024$1,022
August 2024$993
September 2024$1,015
October 2024$1,015
December 2024$2,800
January 2025$2,800
February 2025$2,800
March 2025$3,430
April 2025$3,250
May 2025$2,156
June 2025$1,235
July 2025$1,214
August 2025$1,140

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Briarwood Commons

Lincoln Elementary School

2100 n cora

ellensburg, WA, 98926

K-5Public
B-

Ellensburg Learning Center

210 ruby st

ellensburg, WA, 98926

K-12Public

Valley View Elementary School

1508 e 3rd

ellensburg, WA, 98936

K-5Public
B

Early Learning Center

705 w 15th

ellensburg, WA, 98926

PKPublic

Mt. Stuart Elementary School

1701 n cora st

ellensburg, WA, 98926

K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Ellensburg near 1001 S Chestnut St

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1001 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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