1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL (30 Rentals)

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Brighton, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Brighton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brighton, IL is found at Station on Main in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood and is 835 square feet priced from $1,955. Spanish Lake Townhomes in the Paddock Forest neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 792 square feet and currently listed start at $733. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brighton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Station on Main1-1E835 Sq Ft$1,955
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna792 Sq Ft$733
Kensington Square ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom 1 Bath736 Sq Ft$850
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic710 Sq Ft$775
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...700 Sq Ft$950
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...700 Sq Ft$950
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA690 Sq Ft$775
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom679 Sq Ft$540
Crossing at Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom671 Sq Ft$975
Whispering Heightswh.A2657 Sq Ft$1,525

Cheapest Available Brighton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brighton, IL is the 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Model starting from $525 at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood. The second most affordable Brighton 1 Bedroom is the 1BR Units Model at Rocwood Apartments starting at $650 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Brighton is currently $701. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brighton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$525
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic$700
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna$733
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN$745
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA$775
Veronica Place Active 55+ Community1x1$795
DES ARBOLES1 Bed1 Bath$850
Kensington Square ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom 1 Bath$850
ReNew at AltonFinley$854

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Getting Around Brighton, IL

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Brighton Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Brighton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brighton is $701.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Brighton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brighton is a 835 square feet unit starting from $1,955 at Station on Main.

What is the average size for Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Brighton is currently 660 sq ft.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.