Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Serenity at Fairfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity at Fairfield

6702 Forest DrFairfield, AL 35064
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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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Red Top Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Top Apartments

2418 Green Springs HwyBirmingham, AL 35209
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Park Estates Duplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Estates Duplexes

2341 S Park Dr SWBirmingham, AL 35211
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Valley Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crest

316 Beacon Crest LnBirmingham, AL 35209
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Brighton, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fountain Blue Apartments in the West End neighborhood priced from $595. The Pearl at Homewood in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$595
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$685
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
Adona ApartmentsThe Elm/EvergreenStudio,1BA$775
University Crossings2 Bed 1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$780
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio,1BA$899
Shadesmont Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$925
The Park at BuckinghamThe Maple1BR,1BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.23 price per square foot B4R Model at The Jameson in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Shadesmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The JamesonB4R2BR,2BA$1.23
Shadesmont Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
The Crescent at LakeshoreTwo Bedroom/ Two Bath (Corner-WO)2BR,2BA$1.19
Bessemer Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Homewood Heights Apartment Homes2 BR | 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Park at BuckinghamThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.22
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Pearl at Homewood1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Fountain Blue Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Brighton, AL

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brighton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brighton is at Adona Apartments listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $595 at Fountain Blue Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brighton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brighton is starting from $650 at Fountain Blue Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.