
Cheap Homes for Rent in Brighton, IL from $500 (13 Rentals)
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237 N Wood River Ave

1812 Central Ave

1404 Willard St

103 W 1st St

1108 George St
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2916 Edwards St

1128 W 9th St

1132 Vernie Ave

1649 Clawson St

3304 Belle St
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12543 James Patrick Ln

12547 James Patrick Ln
Brighton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Brighton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brighton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $961 | $700 | $1,350 |
Brighton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,699 | $1,100 | $2,900 |
Brighton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,865 | $1,350 | $2,245 |
Brighton 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,675 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
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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 Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. The Residences at Bella Vista in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Groves Apartments and Townhomes | No deposit on our beautiful one bed apartment w... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL and Nearby
As of May 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
The Groves Apartments and Townhomes | No deposit on our beautiful two bed apartment w... | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Windham Chase | 2 BD/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton
What type of rentals are currently available in Brighton?
There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,495. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brighton ranging from $575 to $2,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brighton?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brighton ranges from $575 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,388.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brighton?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brighton range from $1,000 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.
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