Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton

$1,375/mo

decreased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brighton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 40% 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 $1,137, whereas a house costs $2,398. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

14%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,100

7%

44%

2 bedroom

$1,400

4%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,295

84%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,600

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

84%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brighton, MI is 38% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.

Discover rentals in Brighton, MI

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7306 Starlight Mobile Home Park, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
8735 Green Willow St ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Brighton

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.
8737 Green Willow St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Brighton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
4211 Flint Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brighton

Residential, 1 Story, Brighton, MI

4211 Flint Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.

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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 $1,375 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton?

Average rent prices in Brighton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 40% since last year.

How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $55,000/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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