
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA from $1,200 (66 Rentals)


60 Woodstock Ave

1450 Commonwealth Ave

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18 Glenville Ave

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

1729 Commonwealth Ave

315 Elm St

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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit C

10 Bigelow St

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

Frost Terrace

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15 Higgins St

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67 Brighton Ave, Unit 3

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30 Bothwell Rd, Unit A

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

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99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

27 Saint Lukes Rd

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145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6
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198 Saint Paul St, Unit 4

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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193 Strathmore Rd

198 Allston St, Unit 11

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2

31 Seattle St, Unit B

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142 North Beacon St

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8
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140 North Beacon St

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2 Lothian Rd

103 Gordon St, Unit G2

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1736 Beacon St, Unit 1

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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 1

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15 Short St, Unit 2

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1480 Commonwealth Ave

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26 Winchester St, Unit 808

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180 Saint Paul St, Unit 1

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2
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390 Riverway, Unit 12

Flats on Comm

1092 Broadway

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

Finch Cambridge

80 Gardner St

Haywood House

46-82 S Huntington Ave

Hamilton Union

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brighton?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Studio Apartments | $2,514 | $1,350 | $9,544 |
| Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $1,200 | $7,454 |
| Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,063 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Brighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,763 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Brighton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,826 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Brighton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,029 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
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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 27 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.
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 $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.
What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $1,900.
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