Vista at Brighton
700 N 2nd St,
Brighton, MI 48116
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,698 - $3,144
Rental Market Trends in Brighton, MI
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Brighton, MI is $1,439/month.
Rent in Brighton is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,439/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.7%
Change / Year
116
Available Apartments
Brighton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Brighton average $1,303 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $1,439 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $1,959 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brighton average $2,652 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Brighton, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $53 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brighton, MI
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
24%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brighton is the most affordable neighborhood in Brighton.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Brighton is the most expensive neighborhood in Brighton.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Brighton with the most apartments available is Downtown Brighton .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brighton, MI?
Because the average rent in Brighton is $1,439, you’ll want to make about $4,796 per month or $57,552 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, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brighton, MI 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 GuideStudio
$1,303/month
$1,303/month
One Bedroom
$1,469/month
$1,469/month
Two Bedroom
$1,661/month
$1,661/month
Three Bedroom
$2,620/month
$2,620/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brighton?
The average rent in Brighton is $1,439 per month, which is 13.4% lower than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in Brighton?
Rents in Brighton, MI are increasing, with prices up 3.7% year-over-year and $53 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Brighton?
In Brighton, MI, 41% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/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 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.