
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY from $400 (124 Rentals)
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1831 Monroe Ave

Harris Park

Normandie Apartments

1685 Monroe Ave

933 S Plymouth Ave

9 Lafayette Pl

The Triangle - Student Housing
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626 University Ave

Highland Bay Apartments

164-166-166 Meigs St

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern

Landing Heights

The Whittier

The Grand Alexander

Franklin Street Apartments
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32 Laburnam Crescent

233 W Commercial St

111 On East

Rochester Highlands New York, LLC

Rochester City Apartments

Edge of the Wedge

229 W Elm St, Unit Apt 1

424-426 Champlain St

2233 Clifford Ave

The Columbus Building
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Wedgewood West

The Ambassador

337 Magnolia St

1510 Culver Rd

652 University Ave, Unit 652.5

5 Karges Pl

238-240-240 Chamberlain St

215-217-217 Cedarwood Terrace

Elmwood Court
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88 Asbury St

767-769-769 South Ave

The Edmond

VIDA Apartments and Townhomes

Highland Manor

175 Avenue E

89-89 Thurston Rd

218-220-220 Congress Ave

The Club at Lac de Ville

Winton Village Apartments
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Brighton, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brighton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Brighton Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $706 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $775 | $6,710 |
| Cheap Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,049 | $4,750 |
| Cheap Brighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $799 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, NY is a Studio unit found at Normandie Apartments in the East End neighborhood priced from $779. The Triangle - Student Housing in the Sector 10 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| The Triangle - Student Housing | H | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Oliver Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 49 Troup St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Shelbourne Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Whittier | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Franklin Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 171-179 Berkeley St | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY
As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.85 price per square foot 7 Roosevelt St Model at 7 Roosevelt St in the in the Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 6 Rowley St Model at 6 Rowley St starting at $2,095 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Roosevelt St | 7 Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 6 Rowley St | 6 Rowley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 308 Park Ave, Unit #2 | 308 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 1208 | 1208 S Plymouth Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Kirstein Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Rochester City Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Briar Manor | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 652 University Ave, Unit 652.5 | 652 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Lofts at Michaels-Stern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.94 |
| 4285 Lake Ave | 4285 Lake Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Getting Around Brighton, NY
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Normandie Apartments listed at $779.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $830 at The Triangle - Student Housing.
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 $1,200 at Franklin Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westbrooke Commons Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,800.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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