Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Brighton, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brighton, CO rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Month to month, rents have edged down by 0.8%, continuing a modest cooling trend in the market.
Compared to national trends
Brighton rents are 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a relatively small total rental inventory of 51 units, positioning it as a smaller market for renters.
Price ranges
In Brighton, studios rent for $1,791/month, while 2-bedroom units are $1,475/month. Larger units like 4+ bedrooms command $2,995/month. The studio median rent of $1,791 shows the range renters face across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Brighton
$2,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Brighton is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brighton
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brighton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brighton, CO
Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brighton, CO
Rent prices in Brighton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brighton is $1,430, whereas a house costs $2,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,791 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,272 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,602 |  1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 13% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brighton, CO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,430 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,685 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $862 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,791
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,602
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brighton, CO.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,685
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$862
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brighton, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Brighton, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brighton and Edgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brighton
8%higher than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brighton, CO is 44% higher than the median rent in Edgewater, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,463
40%$2,950
3%$1,801
6%$2,008
11%$2,650
1%$2,400
24%$1,799
$1,925
10%$3,000
58%$1,915
4%$3,450
1%$1,972
14%Discover rentals in Brighton, CO
14h ago
Verified
90 S 18th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$929–$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
55 N Kuner Rd, Brighton, CO 80601
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
730 Mather St, Brighton, CO 80601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
78 W Walnut St, Brighton, CO 80601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brighton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Brighton
410 S 36th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brighton
305 N 42nd Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Brighton
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$2,835
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 13
20h ago
Verified
12053 Ivanhoe Cir, Brighton, CO 80602
3 beds
3 baths
$2,890
$2,790
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 13
20h ago
Verified
12053 Ivanhoe Cir, Brighton, CO 80602
3 beds
3 baths
$2,890
$2,790
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 3
20h ago
Verified
5364 Goshawk St, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
3 baths
$2,835
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
378 S 24th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
4 beds
2 baths
$2,940
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 25
14h ago
Verified
90 S 18th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$929–$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$2,835
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 13
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Frequently asked questions for Brighton, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Brighton rental market.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The average rent in Brighton is $2,100 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brighton?
Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brighton is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brighton?
To comfortably afford rent in Brighton, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brighton?
Brighton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent 35% of the available rental inventory, making them one of the most common apartment types in the city.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).