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30 Oxford St

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291 Pearl St

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Brighton, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Triangle - Student Housing in the Sector 10 neighborhood priced from $830. Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Triangle - Student HousingH1BR,1BA$830
Townhomes at Monroe and CrossmanStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$875
49 Troup St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
South Wedge CommonsST CLASSICStudio,1BA$900
The Lofts at Michaels-SternStudioStudio,1BA$915
111 On East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1208 S Plymouth Ave Model at 1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 1208 in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Kirstein Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sector 10 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.
1208 S Plymouth Ave, Unit 12081208 S Plymouth Ave4BR,2BA$1.20
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
318 Scio St, Unit #1318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Briar Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Lofts at Michaels-SternTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
46 Alexander St, Unit 146 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.09
20 Whitmore St, Unit Side Unit20 Whitmore St2BR,1BA$1.05
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR,1BA$1.00
2 Regent St, Unit #32 Regent St2BR,1BA$1.28
652 University Ave, Unit 652.5652 University Ave2BR,1BA$1.28

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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 Townhomes at Monroe and Crossman listed at $850.

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 $1,195 at Berkeley Court.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 171-179 Berkeley St and starts from $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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