Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
Studio - 1 Bed | $2,835 - $3,818
Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Brighton, MA is $2,513/month.
Rent in Brighton is 51% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,513/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.2%
Change / Year
5,101
Available Apartments
Brighton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Brighton average $2,337 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $2,513 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $3,068 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $3,744 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
79%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brighton, MA?
Because the average rent in Brighton is $2,513, you’ll want to make about $8,376 per month or $100,512 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.
How does Brighton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brighton, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Brighton Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Brookline
Avg Rent: $2,869/month
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Watertown
Avg Rent: $3,110/month
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Chestnut Hill
Avg Rent: $3,348/month
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Cambridge
Avg Rent: $3,447/month
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Newton Center
Avg Rent: $2,377/month
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Roxbury Crossing
Avg Rent: $3,222/month
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Jamaica Plain
Avg Rent: $3,070/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brighton?
The average rent in Brighton is $2,513 per month, which is 50.9% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Brighton?
The average rent for a house in Brighton, MA is $3,933 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Brighton?
The average rent for a townhome in Brighton, MA is $3,053 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Brighton?
The average rent for a condo in Brighton, MA is $2,545 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Brighton?
Rents in Brighton, MA are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $6 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Brighton?
In Brighton, MA, 79% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.