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Helen Street Apartments

217 Helen St, Bridgeport, CT 06608

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  • Built in 1907
  • 13 units/3 stories

About Helen Street Apartments

At Helen Street Apartments, find your new home. Located in the 06608 area of Bridgeport on Helen St., you have convenient access to a number of enjoyable entertainment options within a few miles. Make sure you to see the current floorplan options. Here at this community, the professional leasing team is ready to help you in finding your new apartment. Experience a new standard at Helen Street Apartments.

Helen Street Apartments is an apartment community located in Fairfield County and the 06608 ZIP Code.

Location
217 Helen St, Bridgeport,
CT 06608
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Neighborhood

Best known as home to the legendary P.T. Barnum, East Side Bridgeport, Connecticut also hosts a museum dedicated to his accomplishments. The East Side neighborhood is bisected by Interstate 95 and the Amtrak/Metro North commuter train, making traveling within the area fast and convenient. Apartments for rent in this residential neighborhood are plentiful. Residents love strolling through the area's three historic districts. Four entertainment venues host cabarets, plays, the symphony, Broadway shows on tour, as well as sporting events. Five parks dot the area, and Pleasure Beach remains a popular destination for residents.

After a full day of shopping, locals unwind at the plentiful seafood restaurants in the area and enjoy the views of Steel Point. There’s a small selection of single-family homes and charming apartments for rent in Bridgeport’s East Side, all set in a unique atmosphere.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Side Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
Studio $1,944 $1,474
1 Bedroom $2,568 $1,728
2 Bedrooms $3,198 $1,956
3 Bedrooms $3,091 $2,214

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 519 Sq Ft $1,500 $2,310 $3,390
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 799 Sq Ft $975 $3,036 $3,485
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1574 Sq Ft $1,475 $3,716 $4,570
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2805 Sq Ft $1,700 $4,308 $9,085
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3320 Sq Ft $2,450 $2,900 $3,900
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Bridgeport
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Sacred Heart University
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Fairfield University
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Yale University, West Campus
Drive: 18 min 11.8 mi
Helen Street Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.5 miles from University of Bridgeport. It is also near Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University.
Schools
Love Christian Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
74 Students
Nearby
Grades PK-5
195 Students
Nearby
Cope School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
9 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Helen Street Apartments is near Tweed/New Haven, located 21.4 miles or 34 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 36.3 miles or 111 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Bridgeport Station
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Stratford Station
Drive: 5 min 3.1 mi
Fairfield-Black Rock
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Fairfield Station
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
Milford Station
Drive: 12 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tweed/New Haven
 Drive: 34 min 21.4 mi
Long Island MacArthur
 Drive: 111 min 36.3 mi

Walkability Near Helen Street Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Helen Street Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Brilco Business Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Steelpointe Harbor
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Shoppers Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Helen Street Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Beardsley Zoo
 Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
 Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
 Drive: 8 min 5.4 mi
Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
 Drive: 11 min 6.7 mi
Audubon Center at Milford Point
 Drive: 15 min 7.8 mi
Helen Street Apartments has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Beardsley Zoo, Discovery Museum and Planetarium, and Boothe Memorial Park and Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Bridgeport Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Helen Street Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Southwest Connecticut Mental Health which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Eatons Neck CG Station North
Drive: 132 min 48.3 mi
Camp Smith NY State Military
Drive: 80 min 56.1 mi
Helen Street Apartments is 48.3 miles from Eatons Neck CG Station North, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Smith NY State Military.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Helen Street Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Helen Street Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Helen Street Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Helen Street Apartments?

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Is Helen Street Apartments pet-friendly?

Helen Street Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Helen Street Apartments have move-in specials?

Helen Street Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Helen Street Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Helen Street Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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