Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Brighton, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Tisdale Apartments priced from $760. Louden Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.32 price per square foot Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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.
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.32
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Getting Around Brighton, IA

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brighton Apartment is $895 at Sycamore Apartments.

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 $760 at Tisdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brighton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

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