The Overlook at St. Gabriel's
175 Washington St,
Brighton, MA 02135
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,750 - $6,789
Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MA
What is the average rent in Brighton, MA?
$2,431/month
Average Rent
647 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Brighton, MA is $2,431 per month. This is 56% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Brighton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brighton, you can expect to pay about $2,198 per month for a studio, $2,431 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,104 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,836 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $39 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
77%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, St Elizabeth's and Oak Square" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, Oak Square and St Elizabeth's" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton.
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Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Brighton with the most apartments available are St Elizabeth's and Oak Square" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brighton, MA?
Because the average rent in Brighton is $2,431, you’ll want to make about $8,103 per month or $97,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Brighton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brighton, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,458/month
$1,981/month
One Bedroom
$2,674/month
$2,316/month
Two Bedroom
$3,445/month
$2,782/month
Three Bedroom
$4,808/month
$3,723/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.