Average Rent in Brighton, MI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Brighton, MI

Average rent prices in Brighton have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,322, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.


Studio	$940	1%	33%
1 bedroom	$1,359	11%	28%
2 bedroom	$1,550	14%	20%
3 bedroom	$2,495	7%	7%
4 bedroom	$4,000	13%	26%


Apartments	$1,322	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,500	22%	No Change
Houses	$2,100	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

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

20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100

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.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Ann Arbor

$2,100

Last year

Commerce Charter Township

$1,800

$1,400

Highland Charter Township

$1,800

$1,437

$1,900

Lyon Charter Township

$2,000

N/A

Last year

Milford Charter Township

$1,900

$1,699

$1,675

White Lake Charter Township

$1,490

$1,298

Discover rentals in Brighton, MI

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7306 Starlight Mobile Home Park, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Starlight Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7175 Bishop Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

609 Flint Rd.

609 Flint Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton?

Average rent prices in Brighton have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 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).