Average Rent in Brighton, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brighton, Boston, MA Rents

Brighton rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $122 (-6.25%) year-over-year from $1,947 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.44%) year-over-year from $2,290 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (5.99%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-7.17%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $617 (-12.80%) year-over-year from $4,817 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 21.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.55% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.63	$1,825	$1,947 (-6.25%)	$1,628 (12.14%)
1 BR	$3.83	$2,300	$2,290 (0.44%)	$1,857 (23.88%)
2 BR	$3.32	$2,800	$2,642 (5.99%)	$2,246 (24.68%)
3 BR	$2.33	$3,450	$3,717 (-7.17%)	$2,883 (19.65%)
4+ BR	$2.51	$4,200	$4,817 (-12.80%)	$4,000 (5.00%)

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 $2,988 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,000, 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 $3,800 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 14.56% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA are about 3.51% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. 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	$1,688	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,838
Waltham, MA	$1,395	$2,674	$2,998	$2,946
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,615	$2,950	$2,988
Medford, MA	$1,900	$2,550	$2,725	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,210	$2,500	$3,175	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,445	$3,000	$3,400	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500	$3,475
Brookline, MA	$1,150	$2,750	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,730	$2,288	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Brighton

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Brighton. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Columbia Point, and Coolidge Corner. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Boston, MA is currently around $3,699 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,699. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brighton's average rent, which is only $2,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brighton, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,800 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway 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	$2,100	$2,275	$2,850	$2,800
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$963	$2,400	$2,800	$2,995
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,375	$2,700	$3,500	$3,225
West End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,500	$4,585	$3,550
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,463	$3,788	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,775	$4,100	$3,698
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,180	$3,448	$3,907	$3,700
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$4,650	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$1,750	$3,308	$4,390	$3,900
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,848	$3,400	$4,600	$3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,115	$3,800	$5,400	$4,200
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,088	$3,720	$4,375	$4,500

Top Counties Near Brighton

There are a total of 12 counties located by Brighton, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Malden, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,988. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Brighton, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brighton, Boston, MA is 14.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brighton, Boston, MA is 8.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brighton, Boston, MA is 3.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,688	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$2,838
Waltham, MA	$1,395	$2,674	$2,998	$2,946
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,615	$2,950	$2,988
Medford, MA	$1,900	$2,550	$2,725	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,210	$2,500	$3,175	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,445	$3,000	$3,400	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500	$3,475
Brookline, MA	$1,150	$2,750	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,730	$2,288	$3,000	$3,800

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 $3,369.

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	$2,675	$2,615	$2,950	$2,988
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,275	$4,800	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$400	$3,300	$4,390	$3,750
02128, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,525	$2,800	$2,800

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 $2,950. 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 $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $4.63. There are a total of 10 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.83. There are a total of 29 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.32. There are a total of 51 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 -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Brighton, Boston, MA is around $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.