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Brighton, IL Local Guide

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$759
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.09 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 $1,555. 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$1.09
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Paddock Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesHalf off deposit! Remodeled two bedroom and one...2BR,1BA$1.12
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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