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Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MI

What is the average rent in Brighton, MI?

$1,334/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Brighton, MI is $1,334 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Brighton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brighton, you can expect to pay about $1,238 per month for a studio, $1,334 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,891 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,552 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,238/month
550 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,334/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,891/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,552/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,978/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,915/month
1,739 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.1%, which averages out to $55 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MI
Last Updated November 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brighton is the most affordable neighborhood in Brighton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Brighton
$1,262/month
756 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brighton is the most expensive neighborhood in Brighton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Brighton
$1,262/month
756 Sq Ft

Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Brighton with the most apartments available is Downtown Brighton .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Brighton
$1,262/month
756 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brighton, MI?

Because the average rent in Brighton is $1,334, you’ll want to make about $4,446 per month or $53,352 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.

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Brighton, MI

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How does Brighton, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Brighton, MI 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.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Brighton

Brighton, MI

Downtown Brighton

Brighton, MI

Studio
$1,238/month
$1,238/month
One Bedroom
$1,359/month
$1,359/month
Two Bedroom
$1,550/month
$1,550/month
Three Bedroom
$2,450/month
$2,450/month
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Vista at Brighton

700 N 2nd St,
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$1,621 - $3,392

Studio - 3 Beds

Encore at Lake Forest Trail

Encore at Lake Forest Trail

11371 Iziks Way,
Brighton, MI 48116

$2,759 - $3,259

3 Beds

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Aberdeen of Brighton Apartments

4229 Deeside Dr,
Brighton, MI 48116

$2,275 - $2,630

2-3 Beds

Noble on the Lake

Noble on the Lake

10920 Pickerel Lake Dr,
Brighton, MI 48116

$2,675 - $3,925

2 Beds

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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