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Brighton, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridge Square in the Platte River Ranch neighborhood priced from $899. Platte View Landing in the Platte River Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,237. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge Square1x1A1BR,1BA$899
Platte View LandingA11BR,1BA$1,237
Riverwalk ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath 60%1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, CO

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.74 price per square foot 4 bedroom Model at Villas at Ridgeline Vista in the in the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the LILY 3 BDRM 2 BATH Model at Enclave Apartments starting at $2,575 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Belle Creek 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.
Villas at Ridgeline Vista4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.74
Enclave ApartmentsLILY 3 BDRM 2 BATH3BR,2BA$2.02
Sterling Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.42
Riverwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath MKT2BR,1BA$2.27
Solairea11BR,1BA$1.84
Range at ReunionBlack Bear1BR,1BA$2.17
North Range CrossingsOne Bedroom - A-L1BR,1BA$1.98
Elements at Prairie CenterStagecoach1BR,1BA$2.09
Platte View LandingA1R1BR,1BA$2.18
Bridge Square1x1A1BR,1BA$2.09

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton

What type of rentals are currently available in Brighton?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Brighton, CO with pricing that ranges from $899 to $9,815. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brighton ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brighton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brighton ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,535.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brighton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brighton range from $1,775 to $3,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,215 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,665 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!