Average Rent in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brighton, Boston, MA Rents

Brighton rentals average $2,100 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $44 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $138 (7.01%) year-over-year from $1,963 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.65%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $2,488. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.23%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (6.38%) year-over-year from $3,525 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (0.88%) year-over-year from $4,758 to $4,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$64.62	$2,100	$1,963 (7.01%)	$1,858 (13.06%)
1 BR	$51.56	$2,488	$2,400 (3.65%)	$2,258 (10.15%)
2 BR	$44.20	$3,200	$3,100 (3.23%)	$2,767 (15.66%)
3 BR	$39.57	$3,750	$3,525 (6.38%)	$3,300 (13.64%)
4+ BR	$36.00	$4,800	$4,758 (0.88%)	$4,433 (8.27%)

Historical Rents in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Brighton

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Brighton. The average rent in Brighton is currently $2,695 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brighton, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Brighton, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Brighton, Boston, MA is 14.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA are about 9.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.20% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000	$3,050
Watertown Town, MA	$2,845	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Arlington, MA	$2,150	$2,425	$2,850	$3,425
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,350	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,969	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,800	$3,900
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,075	$3,950
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,500	$3,125	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Brighton

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Brighton. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, Commonwealth, and Watertown West End. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA is currently around $3,450 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,450. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brighton's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,925 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brighton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,825	$2,400	$3,188	$2,925
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$2,950	$3,050
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,425	$3,050	$3,973	$3,200
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,400	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,925	$3,335	$3,298
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,150	$3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,900	$3,850	$3,300
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,225	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,400	$3,350
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,665	$3,400
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,400
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,450
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,177	$4,200	$3,550
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,175	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,148	$3,350	$4,205	$3,629
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,050	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,673
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,400	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,188	$3,800	$3,800
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,600	$3,250	$3,863
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,565	$4,600	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,988
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,950	$3,650	$3,995
West End, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,800	$5,450	$4,039
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,225	$4,100
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,138	$4,000	$4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,275	$3,775	$5,390	$4,925

Top Counties Near Brighton

There are a total of 26 counties located by Brighton, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Brighton, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brighton, Boston, MA is 14.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brighton, Boston, MA is 11.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA is 11.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000	$3,050
Watertown Town, MA	$2,845	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Arlington, MA	$2,150	$2,425	$2,850	$3,425
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,850	$3,350	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,100	$3,969	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,463	$3,000	$3,800	$3,900
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,075	$3,950
Newton, MA	$1,738	$2,500	$3,125	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Brighton

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Brighton, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,700 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,220. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brighton, Boston, MA is $2,825 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,188 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Brighton, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,150	$3,300
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,845	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,773	$3,385
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,000	$4,050	$3,600
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,000	$4,100	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,200	$3,598	$3,950
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,650	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,600	$2,900	$3,400	$3,638
02116, Boston, MA	$2,675	$3,325	$5,600	$3,450
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,570	$4,300	$3,828

Frequently Asked Questions - Brighton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Brighton, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Brighton, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Brighton, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Brighton, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $64.62. There are a total of 25 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Brighton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brighton, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $51.56. There are a total of 122 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brighton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Brighton, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,025 and an average price per square feet of $44.20. There are a total of 167 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brighton.

How have rent prices in Brighton, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Brighton, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.