Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MI from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Briggs Lake
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briggs Lake

6509 Knox DrBrighton, MI 48116
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511-539 W Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

511-539 W Main St

511-539 W Main StBrighton, MI 48116
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Oak Tree Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

833 E Grand River AveBrighton, MI 48116
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Waters Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

Bendix RdBrighton, MI 48114
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Mill Pond Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Pond Apartments

510-614 N 2nd StBrighton, MI 48116
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Oak Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Crest

823 Rickett RdBrighton, MI 48116
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brighton, MI

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brighton, MI area range in price from $925 to $4,043 with an overall median price of $2,073. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brighton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brighton$2,073$92563

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, MI is a Studio unit found at 660-672 Flint Rd in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood priced from $940. Rickett Road Apartments in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
660-672 Flint RdStudio | One BathStudio,1BA$940
Rickett Road ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Ore Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,345
Brighton Cove2x12BR,1BA$1,375
Vista at Brighton1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Vista at Brighton in the in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,613. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Rickett Road Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Brighton 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.
Vista at Brighton2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Rickett Road ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Ore Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Brighton Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.72
660-672 Flint RdStudio | One BathStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $1,000 at Rickett Road Apartments.

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 $1,175 at Rickett Road Apartments.

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