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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

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

Bridge Property Management

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(571) 621-7113

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8:30 am–5:30 pm ET

Property Overview

Brightwood Forest receives a strong rating from Zumper, indicating a favorable assessment of its overall quality. Its pros include appealing amenities and a desirable location, while notable features enhance the living experience. This property stands out for its combination of strengths, making it an attractive option for potential residents looking for quality accommodations in a vibrant community.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Brightwood Forest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brightwood Forest 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

  • Elementary school nearby
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  • Package service

Floor plans

The Cloverdale1 bed1 bath688 sqft$1,528–$1,613 /mo2 units available
The Forestdale2 bed2 bath968 sqft$1,848–$1,895 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Brightwood Forest

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Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Brightwood Forest

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!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Brightwood Forest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brightwood Forest 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 Brightwood Forest
Price·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brightwood Forest 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·6A 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 Brightwood Forest does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

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
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Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Dale City

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Dale City.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Brightwood Forest to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Dale City.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Dale City
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Dale City
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$910
April 2024$903
May 2024$1,050
June 2024$1,250
July 2024$1,450
August 2024$1,420
September 2024$1,262
October 2024$1,275
November 2024$1,300
December 2024$1,300
March 2025$1,400
May 2025$1,475
June 2025$1,484
July 2025$1,545
August 2025$1,754
September 2025$1,519
October 2025$1,485
November 2025$1,299
December 2025$1,425

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$61,120/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,120 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,528.
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Schools near Brightwood Forest

Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School

15500 benita fitzgerald dr

woodbridge, VA, 22193

PK, K-5Public
B

Woodbine Pre-School Center

13225 canova rd

manassas, VA, 20112

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Getting around Dale City near 3397 Babbitt Ln

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3397 Babbitt Ln, Dale City

Groceries

1/10
There are no general grocery stores within a 30-minute walk.

Shopping

6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.

Cafes

2/10
Few cafés are within walking distance.

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

6/10
The closest elementary school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.

Parks

7/10
Few parks in the area.

Nightlife

2/10
Few bars are within walking distance.

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