
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Bilava Village

The Residences at Bella Vista

Rocwood Apartments

Emerald Ridge

Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

Whispering Lake Apartments
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326 E Central St

Brighton Apartments

Kensington Square Apartments

The Groves Apartments and Townhomes

Spanish Lake Townhomes

DES ARBOLES

Crossing at Northpointe Apartments

Metro Apartments at Wood River
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Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Surrey Court Apartments

The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Hathaway Village

ReNew at Alton

Windham Chase

Waterford Square

111 S Central Ave
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420 Winona St

134 Lakeside Ave

120 Lakeside Ave

316 Court St

Heatherton Estates

208 W Thomas St

726 Connor St

211 W County Rd
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1602 Park St
Brighton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brighton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $1,340 | $1,365 |
| Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $658 | $525 | $2,250 |
| Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $625 | $2,719 |
| Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $859 | $3,349 |
| Brighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $760 | $3,010 |
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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. Bilava Village in the Paddock Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
| Brighton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kensington Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Groves Apartments and Townhomes | Beautiful one bedroom and one bathroom garden a... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| DES ARBOLES | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bed Townhome with Basement Model at Paddock Village Apartments in the in the Paddock Forest neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes starting at $1,255 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the North Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Village Apartments | 3 Bed Townhome with Basement | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brighton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brighton is at Whispering Heights listed at $1,340.
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 Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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