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Rental Market Trends in Brighton, CO

What is the average rent in Brighton, CO?

$1,557/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Brighton, CO is $1,557 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Brighton rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Brighton, you can expect to pay about $1,467 per month for a studio, $1,557 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,935 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,677 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,467/month
542 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,557/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,935/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,677/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,833/month
1,871 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,333/month
2,657 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brighton, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $58 less 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?

Based on current rent prices, Sheraton Park, Wadley Farms II and Brighton East Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sheraton Park
$1,089/month
486 Sq Ft
Wadley Farms II
$1,647/month
733 Sq Ft
Brighton East Farms
$1,798/month
711 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?

Based on current rent prices, Brighton East Farms, Wadley Farms II and Sheraton Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brighton East Farms
$1,798/month
711 Sq Ft
Wadley Farms II
$1,647/month
733 Sq Ft
Sheraton Park
$1,089/month
486 Sq Ft

Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Brighton with the most apartments available are Wadley Farms II, Sheraton Park and Brighton East Farms .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wadley Farms II
$1,647/month
733 Sq Ft
Sheraton Park
$1,089/month
486 Sq Ft
Brighton East Farms
$1,798/month
711 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Brighton is $1,557, you’ll want to make about $5,190 per month or $62,280 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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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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