Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Neighborhood of Tonawanda, NY from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Chapel Road Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Road Apartments

16-42 Chapel RdKenmore, NY 14217
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Brighton, Tonawanda, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brighton area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Chatsworth Place Apartments priced from $1,000. Newell Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chatsworth Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
Newell Heights Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,015
Kendev StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
Raintree Island Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-525 sqft1BR,1BA$1,055
Autumn Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, NY

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Kaymar Duplexes in the in the Green Acres North neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the Townhouse without Garage Model at Chestnut Ridge Court starting at $1,655 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Green Acres North 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.
Kaymar Duplexes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.30
Chestnut Ridge CourtTownhouse without Garage2BR,1.5BA$1.38
110 Sweeney Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Willow Ridge CourtDuplex2BR,2BA$1.52
London Towne ApartmentsLondon Towne2BR,1.5BA$1.62
160 Young St, Unit 1160 Young St1BR,1BA$1.39
Olde Towne Village ApartmentsOlde Towne Village2BR,1BA$1.66
Creekside Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe (Electric and Heat Incl')1BR,1BA$1.66
Newell Heights Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Chatsworth Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Brighton, Tonawanda, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Brighton, Tonawanda, and the greater Buffalo area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brighton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brighton is under $1,224.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton is Raintree Island Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Brighton costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brighton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Brighton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brighton?

Cheap apartments in Brighton have an average cost of $114 which is $1,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brighton.

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