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Heatherton Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherton Estates

6203 Kingsfont PlFlorissant, MO 63033
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge

1342 N Garden DrSt. Louis, MO 63138
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Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Veronica Place Active 55+ Community1x11BR,1BA$795
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesCheck out our beautiful apartments!1BR,1BA$799
DES ARBOLES1 Bed1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Kensington Square ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
ReNew at AltonFinley1BR,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL and Nearby

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter 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.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.04
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesCheck out our beautiful apartment!2BR,1BA$1.12
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Residences at Bella VistaRenovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Windham Chase2 BD/1B2BR,1BA$1.14
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Getting Around Brighton, IL

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $525 at Trinity Park.

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 $625 at Trinity Park.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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