Ellison Heights Apartment Homes
1 Shady Run Ln,
Rochester, NY 14625
$2,200
2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Brighton, NY
What is the average rent in Brighton, NY?
$1,313/month
Average Rent
784 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Brighton, NY is $1,313 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,629/month, making renting in Brighton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brighton, you can expect to pay about $1,250 per month for a studio, $1,313 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,489 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brighton, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 9%, which averages out to $119 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brighton, NY
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, St. John's Meadows is the most affordable neighborhood in Brighton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brighton?
Based on current rent prices, St. John's Meadows is the most expensive neighborhood in Brighton.
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Which Brighton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Brighton with the most apartments available is St. John's Meadows .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brighton, NY?
Because the average rent in Brighton is $1,313, you’ll want to make about $4,376 per month or $52,512 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, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brighton, NY 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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.