Bridgeport

Chicago, IL

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Bridgeport - Chicago, IL

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White Sox fans flock to this Chicago neighborhood

Multicultural Vibrant Active Artistic Historic Urban

Situated on the South Side of Chicago, Bridgeport combines a passion for city politics with the excitement of baseball. Bridgeport has been the home or birthplace of five Chicago mayors, and sits adjacent to Guaranteed Rate Field—home of the legendary Chicago White Sox, an MLB team dating back to 1901.

Tasty eateries, convenient shops, and diverse markets line West 31st Street and South Halsted Street in the heart of Bridgeport. The 27-acre Palmisano Park provides plenty of space for outdoor activities along with breathtaking city views.

The Dan Ryan Expressway and I-55, located on the eastern side of the neighborhood, connects residents to Downtown Chicago, the south suburbs, and beyond. For those who prefer to take the train, the CTA Red Line offers quick service for the 4.4-mile ride.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport is $1,464 for one bedroom, $1,009 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 7.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,464/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,009/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,855/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

58

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Bridgeport - Chicago, IL

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3.8 77 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

The neighborhood is very safe in my experience, and I have lived here over the past 7 years. Lots of kids in the neighborhood for children to get along with and the neighborhood is very festive if you're into that. I do wish there were more activities available within walking distance for kids to be able to go enjoy, but other than that, my experience has been an overall positive one living in this neighborhood.

Current Resident

3 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

Bridgeport is a very welcoming, kind and everchanging neighborhood. There are new cafes, restaurants, stores popping up all over of the neighborhood. I have been born and raised here and I know it will always feel like home.

Current Resident

3 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Its no longer a neighbor to neighbor, place to live , I'm 5th generation, with my grandchildren being 7th generation ,and it's no longer a friendly neighborhood, it makes me very sad to see it change for the worse.

Current Resident

4 years agoNiche Review

Good quality of living with still affordable units.Not a great selection of restaurants that offer healthy fare.Quiet and safe in most areas. GOSSIP CENTRAL.. There is a small nasty hipster gang at at a coffee shop here that you need to avoid.Very odd and very toxic people.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.