Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton

$1,550/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brighton, MI

Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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, MI

Rent prices in Brighton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brighton is $1,025, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

3%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,359

6%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,345

5%

29%

3 bedroom

$2,000

12%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,900

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brighton, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brighton and Ann Arbor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brighton

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton, MI is 26% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.

Discover rentals in Brighton, MI

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7306 Starlight Mobile Home Park, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Starlight Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7175 Bishop Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$950

8735 Green Willow St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Brighton

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Frequently asked questions for Brighton, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Brighton rental market.

How much is rent in Brighton?

The average rent in Brighton is $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton?

Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brighton?

To comfortably afford rent in Brighton, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brighton?

January typically offers the lowest rents in Brighton, with prices running about 22% lower than November's peak rates. This seasonal pattern makes winter the most budget-friendly time to search when inventory becomes available again.

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).

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