Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brighton Neighborhood of Brighton, MI from $700 (14 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
Senior Living
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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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Downtown Brighton, Brighton, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brighton area of Brighton, MI is a Studio unit found at Flint Rd Apartments (Burneway Drive LLC) priced from $940. Rickett Road Apartments (Rickett Road Apartments LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brighton apartments for rent in Brighton, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flint Rd Apartments (Burneway Drive LLC)Flint Road Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$940
Rickett Road Apartments (Rickett Road Apartments LLC)Rickett Road Apartments - One Bedroom - Availab...1BR,1BA$1,000
Brighton Cove1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Ore Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Vista at Brighton1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brighton, MI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brighton area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms Model at Aberdeen of Brighton Apartments in the in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Brighton apartment is the The Chardonnay Model at Noble on the Lake starting at $3,118 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aberdeen of Brighton Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.50
Noble on the LakeThe Chardonnay2BR,2BA$2.12
Vista at Brighton2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.11
Rickett Road Apartments (Rickett Road Apartments LLC)Rickett Road Apartments - Two Bedroom **HALF OF...2BR,1BA$1.18
Ore Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Brighton Glens1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Brighton Cove1x11BR,1BA$2.04
Flint Rd Apartments (Burneway Drive LLC)Flint Road Apartments - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Brighton, Brighton, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brighton Apartments

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

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Brighton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brighton is starting from $1,175 at Rickett Road Apartments (Rickett Road Apartments LLC).

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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