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property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 303 Tappan St

$1,250 - $5,600

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135

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Brighton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brighton, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brighton, MA area range in price from $900 to $14,300 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$900946

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA and Nearby

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton

What type of rentals are currently available in Brighton?

There are currently 4238 Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $27,790. There are also 5912 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brighton ranging from $975 to $19,750.

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 $975 to $19,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,598.

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 $1,100 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,110 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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