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Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MA

What is the average rent in Brighton, MA?

$2,463/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Brighton, MA is $2,463 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,276 per month for a studio, $2,463 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,089 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,892 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,276/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,463/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,089/month
880 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,892/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,269/month
401 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,938/month
2,044 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,760/month
3,851 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,654/month
3,292 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,240/month
3,453 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,914/month
4,421 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,829/month
4,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,941/month
325 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,313/month
2,117 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,838/month
3,831 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,850/month
3,131 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $38 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
Last Updated September 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
$2,572/month
4,954 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
$2,572/month
4,954 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
$2,572/month
4,954 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 $2,463, you’ll want to make about $8,210 per month or $98,520 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

$2,738 - $7,280 Plus Fees

Studio - 4 Beds

NOVA Brighton

NOVA Brighton

1505 Commonwealth Ave,
Brighton, MA 02135

$2,600 - $4,200 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

The Indie

The Indie

35-43 Braintree St,
Boston, MA 02134

$3,155 - $6,385 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

525 LINC

525 LINC

525 Lincoln St,
Allston, MA 02134

$1,900 - $2,536 Plus Fees

Studio - 4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Brighton, MA

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  • 938,762

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6 Communities in Brighton
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The Hamilton Company
  • 21

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  • 3,126

    Units

  • 11

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6 Communities in Brighton
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The Wingate Companies
  • 47

    Communities

  • 7,915

    Units

  • 34

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3 Communities in Brighton
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
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  • 1,222

    Units

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Bozzuto
  • 394

    Communities

  • 119,938

    Units

  • 158

    Cities

2 Communities in Brighton
National Development
National Development
  • 14

    Communities

  • 2,526

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Brighton
Chestnut Hill Realty
Chestnut Hill Realty
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    Communities

  • 4,979

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Brighton
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  • 189,535

    Units

  • 328

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1 Community 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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