Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Brighton, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brighton, CO rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,420/month. This is $30 less per month than last year, while the month-over-month increase of 2.9% indicates recent upward movement in rents.
Compared to national trends
Brighton runs 27.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. metros. The market offers 56 total rentals, mostly houses, which make up the majority of available units.
Price ranges
In Brighton, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,249/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,510/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,570/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,995/month. Houses command a median of $2,662/month, while apartments are lower at $1,495/month, with houses comprising nearly 70% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Brighton
$2,420/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Brighton is $2,420 per month as of November 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $520 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brighton
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brighton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brighton, CO
Average rent prices in Brighton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,494 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,464.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,249 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,510 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,570 | No Change |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 6% |
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 | $1,495 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,662 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $852 | 12% | 43% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,570
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
6%
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
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,662
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$852
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
43%
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
27%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brighton, CO is 21% higher than the median rent in Edgewater, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
9%$3,000
5%$1,710
1%$2,495
5%$2,750
3%$2,245
$1,915
1%$2,300
27%$2,550
42%$1,944
22%$3,472
18%$1,595
9%Discover rentals in Brighton, CO
19h ago
Verified
90 S 18th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
55 N Kuner Rd, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,065–$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
63 S 22nd Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,078–$1,309
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 W Egbert St, Brighton, CO 80601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brighton
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 24
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,640
Price dropped $110Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brighton
305 N 42nd Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brighton
847 Colorado River Ave #NA, Brighton, CO 80601
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 5
18h ago
Verified
1287 S 8th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$5,710
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15074 Lindark St #NA, Brighton, CO 80603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Verified
4363 Threshing Dr, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
3 baths
$2,580
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
Verified
361 N 18th Ct, Brighton, CO 80601
4 beds
3 baths
$3,290
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
15074 Lindark St #NA, Brighton, CO 80603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Verified
1320 Bluebird St, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,520
Price dropped $114Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1496 Goldeneye Ln, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,440
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
841 Morning Glory Rd, Brighton, CO 80640
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,640
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
18h ago
Verified
1287 S 8th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$5,710
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
90 S 18th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15074 Lindark St #NA, Brighton, CO 80603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,780
Price dropped $210Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 9
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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 $2,420 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brighton?
Average rent prices in Brighton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brighton is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 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 $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brighton?
March offers the best rental deals in Brighton, with prices running about 28% lower than the winter peak in January.
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).