Average Rent in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brighton, Boston, MA Rents

Brighton rentals average $210 for a studio rental to $4,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,165, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,732 (-85.23%) year-over-year from $2,032 to $300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (4.33%) year-over-year from $2,348 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (4.71%) year-over-year from $2,865 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.83%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $223 (-4.68%) year-over-year from $4,773 to $4,550. 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 down by 83.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.67	$300	$2,032 (-85.23%)	$1,217 (-75.34%)
1 BR	$4.12	$2,450	$2,348 (4.33%)	$1,925 (27.27%)
2 BR	$3.43	$3,000	$2,865 (4.71%)	$2,315 (29.59%)
3 BR	$3.14	$3,700	$3,633 (1.83%)	$2,983 (24.02%)
4+ BR	$3.25	$4,550	$4,773 (-4.68%)	$4,200 (8.33%)

Historical Rents in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Brighton

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Brighton. The average rent in Brighton is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brighton, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 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 780.95% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA are about 6.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,525	$2,600
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,325	$2,800	$2,950
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,085	$3,400	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,025	$4,000	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Brighton

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Brighton. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, and Back Bay. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA is currently around $3,701 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,701. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brighton's average rent, which is only $3,165. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brighton. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$175	$2,375	$3,000	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,200	$3,625	$3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,425	$5,500	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,280	$3,500	$4,179	$3,670
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,750	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,760	$3,253	$4,495	$3,703
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,925	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,930	$4,685	$4,010
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,023	$3,225	$4,350	$4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,750	$5,500

Top Counties Near Brighton

There are a total of 10 counties located by Brighton, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Brighton, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brighton, Boston, MA is 780.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brighton, Boston, MA is 4.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA is 6.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,525	$2,600
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,325	$2,800	$2,950
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,085	$3,400	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,025	$4,000	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near Brighton

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Brighton, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,421. 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 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,108 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,533. That's at least $5 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 $3,028 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,838 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,000	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,375	$5,350	$4,108
02118, Boston, MA	$2,043	$3,255	$4,500	$3,743
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,400	$3,175	$3,100

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 $3,165. 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 $210 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. There are a total of 7 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $4.12. There are a total of 30 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 64 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 -0.85%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, 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 $2,532/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.