Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY from $700 (254 Rentals)

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property at 96 Rutgers St
$700 - $1,895
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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96 Rutgers St

RochesterNY14607

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34 Alexander St, Unit 3
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

34 Alexander St, Unit 3

34 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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155 Akron St, Unit 1
$995

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Base Rent$995
Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

155 Akron St, Unit 1

155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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property at 1625 East Ave
$995
Studio Rentals
Available Oct 10
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1625 East Ave

RochesterNY14610
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38 Comfort St, Unit UP
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Comfort St, Unit UP

38 Comfort StRochester, NY 14620
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property at 308 Reynolds St
$1,050 - $1,375
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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308 Reynolds St

RochesterNY14608
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346 S Goodman St
$1,100 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,400
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

346 S Goodman St

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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481 Meigs St
$1,150 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

481 Meigs St

481 Meigs StRochester, NY 14607
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Brighton, NY Local Guide

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 $829. 957 Monroe Ave in the Alexander 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
Normandie Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$829
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio, 1BA$850
Shelbourne ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$895
1117 S. Plymouth Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$899
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$950
East and Park Ave Apartments (Formerly Rochester City Apartments)Colby Apts - StudioStudio, 1BA$985
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$995
The WhittierStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$995
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY

As of September 24, 2026 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 Ellwanger Barry neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 529 Parsells Ave Model at 529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor in the Sector 8 neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 price per square foot. 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.
7 Roosevelt St7 Roosevelt St2BR, 1BA$0.85
529 Parsells Ave, Unit 1-Down 1st Floor529 Parsells Ave3BR, 1BA$1.00
185 Rutgers St, Unit Apt 3185 Rutgers St2BR, 1BA$1.06
The Marshall Rochester4BR/4BA4BR, 4BA$0.52
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR, 4BA$0.56
9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street9 Cypress Street3BR, 1BA$1.20
Arnold Park ApartmentsArnold Court - 2 BD 1 BTH, Renovated2BR, 1BA$1.11
307 Cedarwood Ter, Unit 307307 Cedarwood Ter2BR, 1BA$1.05
20 Whitmore St, Unit Side Unit20 Whitmore St2BR, 1BA$1.18
38 Comfort St, Unit UP38 Comfort St1BR, 1BA$1.11

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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 Normandie Apartments listed at $829.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $995 at 171-179 Berkeley St.

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 $950 at 333 Rosewood Ter.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rochester Highlands and starts from $1,460.

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