Bridgeport

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Bridgeport, CT

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Discover the natural beauty of the Park City

Artistic Museums College Town Ocean Commuter Historic Walkable

Nestled along the Long Island Sound between Stratford and Fairfield, Bridgeport boasts a rich history and an abundance of modern comforts. It’s the largest city in the state, brimming with New England charm and urban amenities in equal measure. Even though the city is known for its travel options to New York — car, train, or ferry — there’s still plenty to do at home. The arts scene in Bridgeport is incredibly diverse with the Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Housatonic Museum of Art, and the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Bridgeport’s widespread cultivation of parks and green spaces has led to the community’s nickname, “The Park City.” Residents also greatly enjoy the animals at the Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.

Single-family home rentals in the charming New England style can be found in the northern reaches of Bridgeport. To the south, modern apartment communities provide residents with easy access to the entertainment district in downtown. University of Bridgeport students enjoy their prime location near oceanfront Seaside Park, and with several other institutions of higher learning in the community, Bridgeport incorporates a college-town vibe, plus an exciting nightlife scene and cool restaurants.

Explore the City

The Fayerweather Island Light at the entrance to Black Rock Harbor

The Anchor Memorial at Seaside Park

The Port Jefferson Ferry crosses the Long Island Sound

Sailboats at the Black Rock Yacht Club marina

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT is $1,385 for a studio, $1,542 for one bedroom, $1,852 for two bedrooms, and $1,950 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,542/month
556 Sq Ft
House
$3,311/month
1,817 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,141/month
5,803 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,825/month
1,726 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bridgeport, CT

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Multicultural Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

Winthrop School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

Blackham School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,068 Students

Geraldine Johnson School

Public

Grades PK-8

806 Students

Multicultural Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

Winthrop School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

Blackham School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,068 Students

Geraldine Johnson School

Public

Grades PK-8

806 Students

Bridgeport Military Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

308 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,677 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beardsley Zoo
  • Discovery Museum and Planetarium
  • Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
  • Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
  • Audubon Center at Milford Point

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Long Island MacArthur

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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.