Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 30% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
13%
Brighton
Brighton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,521
Population
43,598
Renter Mix
81% Rent
The hippest neighborhood in Boston
Boston College
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In the northwest corner of Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll find the bustling neighborhood of Brighton. With trendy brownstones and classic Bostonian brick architecture and layout, this neighborhood is a busy and eclectic area. The home of the renowned Boston College, Brighton is a Bostonian epicenter of culture and knowledge. With all the university options in and around the area, Brighton is a wonderful place to look for your next off-campus apartment or stylish rental, away from the bustle of downtown tourism. This hip section of the city is a wonderful mix of modernism and history.
So, what is it like to live in Brighton? Well, from Fenway Park to the Museum of Fine Arts, and from the Freedom Trail to North End, this area of Boston features adventure, sports, recreation, and cultural options for every taste and every resident. Find your next apartment in Brighton and join the trendy hip city life.
Explore the City
Sailboats along the Charles River
Cherry blossoms in Brighton
McMullen Museum of Art in Brighton
Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton on a lovely spring day
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,948
Average: $100,350
Education
25,090
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,868
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brighton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
81%
Non-Renters
19%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brighton, MA is $2,377 for a studio, $2,522 for one bedroom, $3,113 for two bedrooms, and $3,793 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brighton has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,522/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$5,027/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,763/month
2,645 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,046/month
2,402 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brighton, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Top Apartments in Brighton
Houses for Rent in Brighton
Property Management Companies in Brighton, MA
The Hamilton Company
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22
Communities
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3,252
Units
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12
Cities
6 Communities in Brighton
Greystar
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3,486
Communities
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959,251
Units
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891
Cities
5 Communities in Brighton
Bozzuto
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386
Communities
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118,848
Units
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157
Cities
3 Communities in Brighton
The Wingate Companies
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50
Communities
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8,337
Units
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36
Cities
3 Communities in Brighton
The Dolben Company
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61
Communities
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14,676
Units
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46
Cities
2 Communities in Brighton
Charlesgate Realty Group
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26
Communities
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1,630
Units
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17
Cities
2 Communities in Brighton
Living in Brighton
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.