1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL (29 Rentals)

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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. Marian Heights has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 754 square feet and currently listed start at $1,355. 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
Marian Heights1 Bedroom754 Sq Ft$1,355
Kensington Square ApartmentsClassic 2 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$895
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic710 Sq Ft$775
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...700 Sq Ft$950
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...700 Sq Ft$950
Whispering Heightswh.A3691 Sq Ft$1,625
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA690 Sq Ft$775
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom679 Sq Ft$540
Crossing at Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom671 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Brighton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 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 $667. 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
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN$747
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA$775
Bilava Village1BD/1BA$795
Kensington Square ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom 1 Bath$850
DES ARBOLES1 Bed1 Bath$900
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$950
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$950

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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 $667.

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 666 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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

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