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Brighton Apartment Guide

Family-friendly with a mix of students and long-term residents, affordable by Boston standards

82
Walk
75
Transit
72
Bike
Very Walkable

About Brighton

Brighton offers the best of both worlds: affordable Boston rents with a family-friendly, suburban feel. Sharing a border with Allston, Brighton is calmer and more residential, with tree-lined streets, local shops in Brighton Center, and the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The Green Line B branch provides access to downtown, and Boston College sits at the neighborhood's western edge. Brighton is particularly popular with graduate students, young families, and anyone who wants to live in Boston without paying Back Bay prices.

Average Rent Prices in Brighton

Unit TypeAvg Monthly Rent
Studio$1,700
1 Bedroom$2,200
2 Bedroom$2,700

Rent data reflects current market averages. Actual prices may vary by building, floor, and lease terms.

Public Transit & Transportation

Green Line (B)Bus routes
82
Walk Score
75
Transit Score
72
Bike Score

Safety

Good - residential, family-oriented

Demographics & Community

43,000
Population
27
Median Age
40%
Students

Key Facts About Brighton

  • More affordable than most Boston neighborhoods
  • Chestnut Hill Reservoir
  • Strong community feel
  • Good for families

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Best For

studentsyoung familiesbudget-conscious renters

Local Amenities

  • Cleveland Circle
  • Chestnut Hill Reservoir
  • Brighton Center shops

Nearby Schools

  • 🎓Boston College
  • 🎓Boston University (nearby)

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