Cheap Apartments for Rent near Brighton, MO from $505 (46 Rentals)

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SoEl District Lofts
$929 - $2,029

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

SoEl District Lofts

430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
Student Housing
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Oak Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Place

1141-1157 E Norton RdSpringfield, MO 65803
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Embassy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy Apartments

927-937 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Cherry Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Plaza

1210 E Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65802

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Boyd Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boyd Lofts

1409 N Washington AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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735 South Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

735 South Ave

735 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
Student Housing

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Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at North Terrace Apartments in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $575. The U at Park East in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$630
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
The Greens at SpringfieldClassic1BR,1BA$755
Orchard Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$780
SankofaStudioStudio,1BA$795
Cherry Plaza2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &...2BR,2BA$800
Moon City LoftsStudio - Top FloorStudio,1BA$810
The SterlingStudio - The SansoneStudio,1BA$835
Spirit Of St Louis Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MO and Nearby

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.61 price per square foot C2 | Three Bedroom Model at Vue on Walnut | Student Housing in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $839. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Parkway Townhouses starting at $1,595 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Central 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.
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingC2 | Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.61
Parkway Townhouses3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.13
Parkwood Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.71
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
Sky Eleven2BR/2BA - Gillioz2BR,2BA$0.90
Cherry Plaza2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &...2BR,2BA$1.07
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Sixty-One2BR,2BA$0.92

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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 Orchard Park Apartments listed at $780.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $725 at El Chaparral 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 $575 at North Terrace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The U at Park East and starts from $645.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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