Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Brighton, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brighton, CO rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,225/month. Renters today are paying $118 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Brighton runs 15.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it above the national average in price while offering a small total rental inventory of 54 units.
Price ranges
In Brighton, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,175/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 3-bedrooms around $2,560/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,895/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 2-bedroom segment in Brighton slipped 17.4% year over year, a decline larger than the citywide 3.0% drop. This segment's decrease reflects a distinct trend within the broader rental market in Brighton, CO.
Median rent
Median rent in Brighton
$2,225/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Brighton is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brighton
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,568, whereas a house costs $2,627. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,175 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 |  4% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,560 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 4% | 3% |
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 | $1,568 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 9% | 20% | |
Houses | $2,627 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $964 | 1% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,560
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
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
$1,568
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,627
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$964
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%higher than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brighton, CO is 39% higher than the median rent in Edgewater, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,595
22%$3,100
2%$1,995
2%$1,964
27%$2,965
1%$2,300
$1,799
4%$2,045
5%$1,990
14%$1,915
6%$3,500
10%$1,835
12%Discover rentals in Brighton, CO
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brighton
1 bed
1 bath
$850
$800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
180 S 20th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,195
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d 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
1d 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
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
House for rent in Brighton
410 Southavenue Brighton Co, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 15
8h ago
House for rent in Brighton
151 Terra Vista St, Brighton, CO 80601
3 beds
3 baths
$3,180
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 20
13h ago
Verified
12193 Monaco Dr, Brighton, CO 80602
3 beds
2 baths
$3,140
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 Aug 18
1d ago
Verified
250 Aspen Dr, Brighton, CO 80601
4 beds
2 baths
$2,740
$2,625
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 Jul 3
1d 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
1d ago
Verified
250 Aspen Dr, Brighton, CO 80601
4 beds
2 baths
$2,740
$2,625
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 Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,610
$2,475
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 May 5
1d 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
1d 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
23h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,135
$2,705
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 Jul 27
1d ago
Verified
250 Aspen Dr, Brighton, CO 80601
4 beds
2 baths
$2,740
$2,625
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 Jul 3
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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 $2,225 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brighton?
Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brighton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brighton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Brighton average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/month.
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).