Gated Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA Under $5,500 (368 Rentals)

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Avalon Brighton
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$3,090 - $5,580
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$3,025 - $5,515
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$3,090 - $5,580
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Brighton

139 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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31-35 South Street
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$3,000 - $3,600
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$3,000 - $3,600

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$3,000 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

31-35 South Street

31 South StBrighton, MA 02135
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1 Washington St, Unit 410
$2,916
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$2,916

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$2,916
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1 Washington St, Unit 410

1 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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The Brookliner
$2,855 - $7,430
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$2,855 - $7,430

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$2,855 - $7,430
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brookliner

5 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Vera
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$2,410 - $3,850
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$2,410 - $3,850

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$2,410 - $3,850
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38 Hichborn StBrighton, MA 02135
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
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$2,100 - $3,100
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$2,100 - $3,100

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$2,100 - $3,100
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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169 Winchester St, Unit 1
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
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169 Winchester St, Unit 1

169 Winchester StBrookline, MA 02446
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1673 Beacon St, Unit 1
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
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1673 Beacon St, Unit 1

1673 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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28 Glenville Ave, Unit #3
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
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28 Glenville Ave, Unit #3

28 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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53 Quint Ave, Unit 1
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
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53 Quint Ave, Unit 1

53 Quint AveBoston, MA 02134
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165 Allston St, Unit #161 - 2
$5,250
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$5,250

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$5,250
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165 Allston St, Unit #161 - 2

165 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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27 Glenville Ave, Unit 3
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
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27 Glenville Ave, Unit 3

27 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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66 Egmont St, Unit 2
$5,130
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$5,130

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$5,130
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

66 Egmont St, Unit 2

66 Egmont StBrookline, MA 02446
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21 Chester St, Unit 3
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

21 Chester St, Unit 3

21 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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9 Radnor Rd, Unit 1
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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9 Radnor Rd, Unit 1

9 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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209 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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209 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

209 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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65 Cameron St, Unit 5
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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65 Cameron St, Unit 5

65 Cameron StBrookline, MA 02445
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1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #31
$4,850
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$4,850

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$4,850
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1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #31

1999 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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2000 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #2003 -32
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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2000 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #2003 -32

2000 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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216 Columbia St, Unit #218
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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216 Columbia St, Unit #218

216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St, Unit 401
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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5 Elmer St, Unit 401

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Highgate St, Unit 302
$4,775
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$4,775

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$4,775
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20 Highgate St, Unit 302

20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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76 Ashford St, Unit 3
$4,750
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$4,750

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$4,750
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76 Ashford St, Unit 3

76 Ashford StBoston, MA 02134
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40A Marion St, Unit 404
$4,700
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$4,700

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$4,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40A Marion St, Unit 404

40A Marion StBrookline, MA 02446
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724 Washington St, Unit 1
$4,700
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$4,700

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$4,700
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724 Washington St, Unit 1

724 Washington StBrookline, MA 02445
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29 Alpine St, Unit 1
$4,695
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$4,695

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$4,695
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29 Alpine St, Unit 1

29 Alpine StSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Alpine St, Unit #1
$4,695
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$4,695

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$4,695
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29 Alpine St, Unit #1

29 Alpine StSomerville, MA 02144
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Brighton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Brighton?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Brighton is at 46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,025.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Brighton Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Brighton is $3,832.

What is the largest Gated Brighton Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Brighton is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,900 at 9 Upland Rd, Unit 8.

What is the average size for Brighton Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Brighton is currently at 2,421 sq ft.

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