Downtown Brighton

Brighton, MI

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Downtown Brighton - Brighton, MI

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Things are just better in Downtown Brighton

Historic Walkable Scenic Pond Trendy Art Culture Events

Historic architecture along cobblestone streets, a beautiful pond surrounded by a park, outdoor artwork, terrific shops and restaurants -- all of the elements of the picture-perfect downtown are right here in Brighton. Residents enjoy a variety of restaurants, bars, trendy boutiques, bakeries, and more along walkable streets. Downtown Brighton is home to more than 30 sculptures, most created by local artists.

Downtown Brighton wraps around Mill Pond creating a beautiful setting lined with parks and the Millpond Trail. The Brighton Market, a farmer's market held May-October, is a popular destination for local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and entertainment. Landmarks include the Old Town Hall, built in 1879. Brighton is considered a suburb of Detroit and is located about 42 miles northwest.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Brighton is $1,583 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $2,737 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Brighton has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 529 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,583/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 696 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,241/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 956 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,565/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,487 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,737/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mt. Brighton
  • Huron Meadows Metropark
  • Island Lake Recreation Area
  • Brighton Recreation Area
  • Brighton Riding Stable

Airports

  • Bishop International
  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.