Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY from $400 (144 Rentals)

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525 E Main St, Unit 2
$750
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 15

525 E Main St, Unit 2

525 E Main StRochester, NY 14604
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property at 175 Pearl St

$1,095 - $1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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175 Pearl St

RochesterNY14607

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346 S Goodman St
$1,100 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,400
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$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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property at 583 Averill Ave

$1,050 - $1,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607

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property at 2341 Monroe Ave

$1,200 - $2,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2341 Monroe Ave

RochesterNY14618

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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 $849. 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$849
957 Monroe AveStudio Heat IncludedStudio,1BA$850
221 Alexander St221-4Studio,1BA$900
Oliver CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$935
333 Rosewood Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Berkeley CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$975
The AmbassadorSTUDIOStudio,1BA$975
171-179 Berkeley St1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Rochester HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
145 S. FitzhughStudioStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $0.37 price per square foot 52 Cypress St Model at Luxury 4BR Home Near U of R & Strong Hospital in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the Private Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath Model at Lofts at Gold Street starting at $850 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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.
Luxury 4BR Home Near U of R & Strong Hospital52 Cypress St4BR,2.5BA$0.37
Lofts at Gold StreetPrivate Bedroom in a shared 4 bed 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.56
25 Vassar St, Unit 125 Vassar St2BR,1BA$1.00
9 Cypress Street, Unit 9 Cypress Street9 Cypress Street3BR,1BA$1.20
Station 550BR/1BA 1420Studio ,1BA$1.27
Kirstein LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
204 Caroline St, Unit Upper204 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.25
318 Scio St, Unit Down318 Scio St2BR,1BA$1.19
Briar Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
2 Regent St, Unit #42 Regent St2BR,1BA$1.30

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $849.

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 171-179 Berkeley St and starts from $1,750.

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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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