Average Rent in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brighton, Boston, MA Rents

Brighton rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $659 (35.81%) year-over-year from $1,841 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (4.94%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.07%) year-over-year from $2,721 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.54%) year-over-year from $3,250 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.18%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,200. 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 11.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $4.03 $2,300 $2,192 (4.94%) $1,788 (28.61%)
2 BR $3.48 $2,750 $2,721 (1.07%) $2,200 (25.00%)
3 BR $4.25 $3,200 $3,250 (-1.54%) $2,833 (12.94%)
4+ BR $3.23 $4,200 $4,250 (-1.18%) $3,983 (5.44%)

Historical Rents in Brighton, Boston, MA

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near Brighton

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Brighton. The average rent in Brighton is currently $3,554 per month. Our records show that Cambridge, MA, with an average rent of $3,412, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brighton, Boston, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,695 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 44.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA are about 52.20% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.03% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cambridge, MA $2,923 $3,063 $3,768 $3,412
Boston, MA $2,979 $3,530 $4,451 $3,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Brighton

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Brighton. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, East Cambridge, and South End. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA is currently around $3,688 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,688. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brighton's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brighton, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,162 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brighton. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,944 $3,559 $3,085
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,047 $3,342 $4,313 $3,543
South End, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,531 $4,812 $3,573
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,818 $3,377 $4,355 $3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,304 $3,625 $5,122 $3,725
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,738 $4,889 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,245 $4,070 $4,661 $4,130
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $3,400 $4,117 $4,864 $4,162

Top Counties Near Brighton

There are a total of 8 counties located by Brighton, Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,554. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Cambridge, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,412. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,695, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by Brighton, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brighton, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brighton, Boston, MA is 44.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA is 52.20% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cambridge, MA $2,923 $3,063 $3,768 $3,412
Boston, MA $2,979 $3,530 $4,451 $3,695

Top Zipcodes Near Brighton

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Brighton, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,565. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02138, Cambridge, MA at $2,859 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,106 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,840. That's at least $6 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 $3,463 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,424 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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 $2,573 $3,094 $3,175 $3,300
02134, Boston, MA $3,199 $2,810 $3,768 $3,434
02215, Boston, MA $2,660 $4,107 $4,927 $4,081
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,515 $2,726 $3,571 $2,859
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,687 $2,944 $3,559 $3,150
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,245 $3,990 $4,436 $4,106
02116, Boston, MA $2,860 $3,545 $4,940 $3,730
02141, Cambridge, MA $3,042 $3,630 $4,452 $3,353
02118, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,531 $4,842 $3,598
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,395 $4,413 $3,725

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 $3,200. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $4.03. There are a total of 10 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.48. There are a total of 23 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 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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