Brighton

The Brighton Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant is one of the largest municipal reverse osmosis water treatment facilities
Brighton Pavilions is a popular destination for local shoppers.
Catch the bus a the RTD Park-n-Ride at US 85 and Bridge Street
Residential streets near Footprint Park in Brighton offer plenty of street parking
Modern craftsman style homes in Brighton.

Brighton, CO Area Guide

Experience small-town charm near larger urban areas

Suburban Historic Innovative Vibrant Close-Knit Growing Riverside Active Diverse Convenient

Located about 20 miles northeast of Denver and 25 miles east of Boulder, Brighton offers residents a small-town feel with easy access to larger cities. Brighton fosters a sense of community through an array of highly anticipated annual events like Summerfest, Fourth of July, Trunk or Treat, and the Festival of Lights, which is the second largest holiday parade in Colorado. As the county seat of Adams County, Brighton also hosts the popular Adams County Fair.

A host of local parks and surrounding golf clubs provide many options for recreation in Brighton. The expansive Barr Lake State Park is adjacent to Brighton as well, boasting numerous hiking, birding, boating, and fishing opportunities. The historic downtown area offers a look at Brighton’s frontier past while housing modern amenities such as specialty shops, breweries, restaurants, and various small businesses. Getting around from Brighton is easy with convenience to I-76 and Denver International Airport.

Explore the City

Catch the bus a the RTD Park-n-Ride at US 85 and Bridge Street

Residential streets near Footprint Park in Brighton offer plenty of street parking

Modern craftsman style homes in Brighton.

Brighton residents take a stroll on the wide paved paths of the Brighton Memorial Parkway.

Aerial view of Highway 85 looking west from Brighton.

Aerial view of Tanner Peak Trail homes in Brighton

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Brighton, CO is $1,444 for a studio, $1,523 for one bedroom, $1,826 for two bedrooms, and $2,526 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,523/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,939/month
1,928 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brighton, CO is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

14 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

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.

Schools

Foundations Academy

Public

Grades K-8

South Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Foundations Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Bromley East Charter School

Public

Grades PK-8

Vikan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Eagle Ridge Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Horizon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Brighton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Bolt Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 2026.