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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesNo 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 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
Victorian Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesNo deposit on our beautiful two bed apartment w...2BR,1BA$1.06
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
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.15
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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