Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL from $600 (63 Rentals)

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Lotus Homewood
$850 - $950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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Shadesmont Apartments
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Shadesmont Apartments

19 W Lakeshore DrHomewood, AL 35209
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University Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossings

261 3rd Ave SW unit 100Birmingham, AL 35211
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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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Westbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Apartments

3225 Ave S Apartment HBirmingham, AL 35208
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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 The Pearl at Homewood in the West End neighborhood priced from $699. Pinehaven West in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl at HomewoodOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$699
Pinehaven West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR,1BA$700
614 1st St S1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
2700 at HomewoodOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$830
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$850
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,210. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the The Grand - RENOVATED Model at The Avenues of Lakeshore starting at $1,392 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham 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.
Hickory Knoll2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe Grand - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.26
2700 at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Partial2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Valley Crest1x1 Classic (vca1)1BR,1BA$1.27
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir1BR,1BA$1.15
Pinehaven West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Pointe Arlington2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $699 at The Pearl at Homewood.

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 $800 at Pinehaven West.

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.

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