Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Brighton, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Brighton

$1,300/mo

decreased by51%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brighton is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brighton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Brighton run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$940

3%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,324

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,247

2%

34%

3 bedroom

$2,300

19%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

7%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

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

18h 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

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Starlight Mobile Home Park

7175 Bishop Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$950

Apartment for rent

MGAM-8729 Candlewood Trail - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

MGAM-8729 Candlewood Trail

8729 Candlewood Trl, Brighton, MI 48116

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

10612 Grand River Rd #UINT5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brighton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 4

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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 $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brighton?

Average rent prices in Brighton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% since last year.

How does Brighton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brighton is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Brighton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across Brighton's rental inventory.

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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