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Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MA

What is the average rent in Brighton, MA?

$2,504/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Brighton, MA is $2,504 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,302 per month for a studio, $2,504 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,920 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,302/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,504/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,118/month
880 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,920/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,107/month
193 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,688/month
757 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,510/month
2,974 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,950/month
4,432 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,658/month
3,624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,294/month
4,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,952/month
5,022 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,928/month
4,855 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,961/month
1,919 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,258/month
3,738 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,933/month
4,341 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,767/month
4,582 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $64 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Faneuil West
$2,467/month
5,333 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Faneuil West
$2,467/month
5,333 Sq Ft

Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Brighton with the most apartments available is Faneuil West .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Faneuil West
$2,467/month
5,333 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Brighton is $2,504, you’ll want to make about $8,346 per month or $100,152 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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Apartment communities in Brighton we think you'll love

The Overlook at St. Gabriel's

The Overlook at St. Gabriel's

175 Washington St,
Brighton, MA 02135

Studio - 4 Beds | $3,048 - $7,280

NOVA Brighton

NOVA Brighton

1505 Commonwealth Ave,
Brighton, MA 02135

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,550 - $4,400

116 Columbia St

116 Columbia St

116 Columbia St,
Brookline, MA 02446

6 Beds | $11,500

Forte at 1440 Beacon

Forte at 1440 Beacon

1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446

Studio - 1 Bed | $2,709 - $3,587

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The Hamilton Company
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    Units

  • 10

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5 Communities in Brighton
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The Wingate Companies
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  • 8,037

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  • 35

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3 Communities in Brighton
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2 Communities in Brighton
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Charlesgate Realty Group
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  • 936

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2 Communities in Brighton
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National Development
  • 14

    Communities

  • 2,526

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Brighton
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  • 4,993

    Units

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2 Communities 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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