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Brighton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brighton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. The Residences at Bella Vista in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brighton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Bilava Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL and Nearby

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brighton area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Brighton apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $900 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter 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.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.72
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.04
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesNo deposit on our beautiful two bed apartment w...2BR,1BA$1.06
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Windham Chase2 BD/1B2BR,1BA$1.14
The Residences at Bella VistaRenovated1BR,1BA$1.09
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.15
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton

What type of rentals are currently available in Brighton?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Brighton, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,100. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brighton ranging from $550 to $2,715.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brighton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brighton ranges from $550 to $2,715 with an average monthly rent of $1,503.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brighton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brighton range from $1,000 to $2,632, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,320. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,385 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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