Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA from $950 (199 Rentals)

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69 Chiswick Road
$1,625 - $3,690

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Base Rent$1,625 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price$1,625 - $3,690
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

69 Chiswick Road

69 Chiswick RdBrighton, MA 02135
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44 Orkney Rd
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$1,850 - $3,800

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Base Rent$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,800
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

44 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Washington Heights
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$2,000 - $3,500

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Washington Heights

127-135 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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60 Woodstock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

60 Woodstock Ave

60 Woodstock AveBrighton, MA 02135
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1615 Commonwealth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Commonwealth Ave

1615 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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1450 Commonwealth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Commonwealth Ave

1450 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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45 Strathmore Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Strathmore Rd

45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Cummings Loc
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cummings Loc

11-35 Cummings RdBrighton, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

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56 Park Vale Ave
$1,100 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,100 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

56 Park Vale Ave

56 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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14 Duval St
$1,200 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
11 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

14 Duval St

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,300 - $3,950

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Base Rent$1,300 - $3,950

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $3,950
9 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D

184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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7 Denby Rd
$1,350 - $3,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Denby Rd

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Frost Terrace
$1,696 - $2,381

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Base Rent$1,696 - $2,381

Total Monthly Price$1,696 - $2,381
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

32 Wallace St, Unit 1

32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A

23 Monmouth StBrookline, MA 02446
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brighton, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brighton, MA area range in price from $950 to $13,500 with an overall median price of $3,200. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brighton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
St Elizabeths$3,200$9501467

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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.
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio, 1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio, 1BA$0.19
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR, 1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.17
32 Wallace St, Unit 132 Wallace StStudio, 1BA$0.17
1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T1044 Beacon StStudio, 1BA$0.18
23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A23 Monmouth StStudio, 1BA$0.18

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Brighton Overview

The area surrounding Boston is one of the most historic in the country. The heartbeat of the American Revolution, there are numerous neighborhoods within Boston itself, each of which has its own characteristics. That is exactly the case with Brighton, which is a former town and significant neighborhood in Boston Massachusetts. If you are looking for apartments in Brighton, you have come to the right place. We would love to help you find your next Brighton apartment!á

Why live in Brighton, MA?

There are a lot of reasons why people choose to live in Brighton. First, it is close to the heart of the action. Boston is one of the biggest cities in the country. Write in his right in the middle of it. Next, Brighton is also a great place for people of all ages. Whether this means young professionals, young families, or retired individuals, Brighton is welcoming to everyone. Finally, even though the traffic can be heavy, it is relatively easy to get around Brighton. There are numerous mass transit options, including train stops and bus stations. Therefore, living in Brighton makes the rest of the city much more navigable.

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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 CHR Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,780.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $1,625 at 69 Chiswick Road.

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 $2,157 at Frost Terrace.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $1,848.

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