Bridgeport

Chicago, IL

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Bridgeport - Chicago, IL Area Guide

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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport is $1,481 for one bedroom, $1,023 for two bedrooms, and $1,879 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 6.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,481/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,023/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,879/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Reviews of Bridgeport - Chicago, IL

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3.8 77 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years agoNiche Review

Bridgeport is like no other. In recent years, it has developed into a very diverse community, with a lot of things to offer. However, the price of Bridgeport is over the top and not quite worth it. The amount of crime is heightening as well, and it is making it to be very difficult to want to stay. The White Sox are a burden on the neighborhood due to the ridiculous people they hire to maintain the traffic.

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

I like that everyone knows everyone and that we can all come together when something happens. I don't like the crime and the upped drug activity in the neighborhood .

Current Resident

3 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

Lots of places to eat at with a variety of cuisine. Great local markets and stores. Great local parks to walk at. Lots of common bus stops.

Current Resident

3 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

While in the past, the neighborhood was predominantly Irish and Polish immigrants, it mostly consists of Chinese-American or Chinese immigrant families. Pretty great neighborhood, lots of different restaurants and transportation nearby, though maybe not the cleanest place to live.

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.