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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Lotus Homewood
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$925 - $1,060

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Base Rent$925 - $1,060
Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,060
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lotus Homewood

825 Oak Leaf CirBirmingham, AL 35209
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Jana Lee
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jana Lee

103 Forest RdHueytown, AL 35023
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614 1st St S
1 Bedroom Apartments

614 1st St S

614 1st St SBirmingham, AL 35205
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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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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Brighton, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe Arlington in the West End neighborhood priced from $700. Serenity at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe Arlington1/1.001BR, 1BA$700
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR, 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
Chastaine Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR, 1BA$905
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large2BR, 2BA$929
Bessemer PlaceOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$929
The Avenues of LakeshoreThe BrookwoodStudio, 1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, AL and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Model at Hickory Knoll in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the The Homewood Model at The Oxmoor in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting at $1,353 with a $1.14 price per square foot. 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 Knoll3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.14
The OxmoorThe Homewood2BR, 2BA$1.14
The Pearl at HomewoodTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.06
Lotus Homewood825 Oak Leaf Cir2BR, 1BA$1.18
2700 at HomewoodTwo Bedroom Partial2BR, 1.5BA$1.27
Shadesmont Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.18
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR, 1.5BA$0.98
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR, 1BA$1.00
Bessemer PlaceOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.28
Serenity at Valley Creek1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.06

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brighton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brighton is at The Avenues of Lakeshore listed at $954.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $700 at Pointe Arlington.

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 Pointe Arlington.

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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