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The Brighton

$850 – $1,640/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 536–1,079 sq ft
  • 26 units available
16222 Clay Rd, Houston, TX, 77084

As of October 14, 2026, The Brighton in Houston, TX has 26 apartments for rent from $850 to $1,640/mo. One-bedrooms start at $850 and two-bedrooms at $1,280. The average asking rent has risen 4.8% since June 2, 2026, from $1,063 to $1,114.


Floor plans

The Brighton has 26 units available across 7 floor plans: 4 one-bedroom layouts (536–815 sq ft) and 3 two-bedroom layouts (862–1,079 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 536 Sq Ft

Starting at $850/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
821$895536Sep 11
820$875536Sep 18
818$850536Oct 2
809$895536Dec 8

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 630 Sq Ft

Starting at $895/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1414$945630Sep 11
1610$895630Sep 23
1410$925630Oct 31
1601$925630Dec 8

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 674 Sq Ft

Starting at $895/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
706$1,095674Aug 26
1311$895674Oct 24
1305$950674Nov 1
1302$925674Nov 6
1310$950674Nov 21
1312$925674Dec 2
107$950674Dec 9
108$925674Dec 29

A4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 815 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,285/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
212$1,285815Sep 4

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 966 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,280/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1014$1,280966Apr 27
1016$1,390966Jul 6
1002$1,390966Sep 30
1004$1,460966Oct 2
1001$1,460966Oct 21
1201$1,490966Nov 28
1202$1,390966Dec 29

B1

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 862 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,360/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
611$1,360862Nov 3

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,079 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,640/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
101$1,6401,079Sep 15

See all 67 units listed at The Brighton, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Brighton, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,112 a month all-in: $850 rent and an estimated $262 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,606.

All-in from$1,112/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Brighton takes about $30,600 a year for a one-bedroom and $46,080 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,112 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $44,800 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,112/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$44,800/yr

Income to qualify

$30,600/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Brighton has ranged from $1,047 to $1,143. The current average is $1,114, up $51 (4.8%) from $1,063 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (131 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $850 – $1,640/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Apr 27

Amenities

The Brighton lists 9 amenities, including 24-hour fitness center and resort-style pool.

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center

  • Community Grilling Stations

  • Resort-Style Pool

  • 2nd Floor

  • 6 Inch Baseboards

  • Brushed Nickel Fixtures

  • Brushed Nickel Hardware

  • Carpet In Bedrooms

  • White Cabinets


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    3 photos

Location

16222 Clay Rd, Houston, TX, 77084


Resident reviews

The Brighton has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.3) and management (3.8) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.7) lowest.

3.7 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Maintenance3.4
Location4.3
Building Quality2.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.7
Overall100 reviews

Brighton Apartments receives mixed reviews reflecting a property with strong office and leasing staff service but significant concerns about maintenance responsiveness, aging infrastructure, and security. Positive experiences highlight friendly, professional management and quick maintenance response times, while negative reviews frequently cite AC failures, water leaks, parking issues, vehicle break-ins, and inconsistent problem resolution. The property offers a quiet, centrally-located community, though residents report the rent is high relative to the condition and reliability of systems.

Management and leasing staff receive consistent praise for professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness to inquiries, with many residents highlighting smooth application and move-in processes. However, a significant minority report communication breakdowns, unresponsiveness to maintenance requests, billing disputes, and inconsistent policy application. Security concerns, including gate maintenance issues and lack of camera systems, are cited in multiple negative reviews alongside complaints about maintenance delays and quality.

Maintenance response times are inconsistent, with some residents reporting prompt service while others experienced significant delays in repairs and appliance replacements lasting weeks to months. Common issues include delayed responses to work orders, extended water shutoffs for repairs, and incomplete follow-through on repair requests. Positive feedback highlights responsive maintenance staff, though concerns about communication gaps between management and maintenance persist.

The property benefits from convenient nearby shopping access and a quiet residential environment. Parking availability is inconsistent—some residents report reliable parking while others experience significant challenges with limited spaces. Common concerns include dumpster management and pet-related maintenance issues in common areas.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality and maintenance responsiveness. While some praise quiet, clean conditions and responsive maintenance, others describe significant issues including water leaks, non-functional appliances left unrepaired for extended periods, and inconsistent pest control. Maintenance response times and follow-through appear inconsistent across different time periods and staff.

Amenities and shared spaces show mixed maintenance and upkeep. Pool chemical balance and laundry facilities require more consistent attention, while parking enforcement and gate access have declined. Maintenance staff respond promptly to work orders, and management communicates proactively about utility shutdowns.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Brighton is somewhat walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Somewhat walkable
Grade D+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Brighton was good on 145 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in September (average AQI 63, moderate). Daily highs averaged 96°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 45°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

145 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 50

Temperature

96° / 45°

average August high / January low

: 89° high, 77° low

Pollen

High

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: high, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January64°F45°F49 (good)17 of 31
February75°F53°F54 (moderate)10 of 28
March80°F60°F48 (good)20 of 31
April81°F66°F48 (good)22 of 30
May84°F67°F58 (moderate)5 of 31
June89°F76°F57 (moderate)5 of 30
July93°F76°F60 (moderate)7 of 31
August96°F77°F61 (moderate)6 of 31
September92°F75°F63 (moderate)1 of 30
October86°F68°F50 (good)17 of 31
November78°F58°F46 (good)20 of 30
December68°F50°F47 (good)15 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Enjoy urban Northwest Houston apartment living at its finest while living at The Brighton. We have amenities like a pool, gym and playground and apartment options of one and two bedrooms.


Nearby schools

The closest school to The Brighton is Kathy's Kiddie Corner, a private preschool 0.4 miles away. The closest public school is Bear Creek Elementary School, 0.9 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Kathy's Kiddie Corner

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Children's World Learning Center 64

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Bearcreek United Methodist Ch Ps

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.9 mi

Bear Creek United Methodist Church School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Bear Creek Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.9 mi

Rising Star Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Carrage House

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Creative Years Early Learning

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Kid's Club Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.4 mi

Texas Christian School

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.7 mi

Contact & management

The Brighton is managed by Knightvest Capital. The leasing office's phone number is 346-466-3495.


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