Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,890 - $3,818 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MA
What is the average rent in Brighton, MA?
$2,462/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
Brighton, MA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Brighton, MA is $2,462 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Brighton one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Brighton average $2,295 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $2,462 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $3,077 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $3,725 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $56 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Brighton, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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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 $2,462, you’ll want to make about $8,206 per month or $98,472 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.
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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 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.