Brighton Apartments for Rent

About Brighton

Brighton has a lot to offer residents from quality schools to its proximity to many colleges and universities, there are lots of reasons people consider renting an apartment in Brighton NY. The city is located just south of Rochester and can be access via I-390 and I-490. While Monroe Community College calls Brighton home, many residents live here to be near other institutions such as the University of Rochester, RIT, Nazareth College and St. John Fisher College.

Just outside the border of Brighton are several large shopping centers including Marketplace Mall and Pittsford Plaza where you will find lots of stores such as Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart and Kohl’s. There are two movie theaters, a Clubhouse Fun Center - an amusement and arcade center, and lots of restaurants. Renting an apartment in Brighton, you will also be just minutes from the Rochester International Airport, a perfect location for frequent travelers.

There are plenty of area attractions to keep you entertained while living here. The Strasenburgh Planetarium has giant screen films and regular laser shows. George Eastman House is an international museum of photography and film and proudly celebrates the legacy of Kodak’s founder. A great place to spend some time outside your Brighton apartment is Cobbs Hill Park, a favorite spot for runners who do laps around the reservoir with some of the best views of the city. Genesee Valley Park has two golf courses, running and hiking trails that stretch for miles along the canal and lots of sports fields. Of course you can always head into Rochester to visit many exciting museums and attractions.

You will find lots of rental communities in Brighton New York. Several properties can be found near Elmwood Avenue near McQuaid High School. Another area where you will find a high concentration of properties is north of Highland Park. One bedroom apartments in Brighton generally cost about $800 per month to rent.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Brighton, NY and nearby cities: