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Bridgeport, CT

Area Guide

Discover the natural beauty of the Park City

Artistic Museums College Town Ocean Commuter Historic Walkable

Bridgeport combines waterfront living along Long Island Sound with city convenience. The city's rental market shows moderate growth, with average rents ranging from $1,349 for studios to $1,954 for three-bedroom units, and year-over-year increases between 0.7% and 4.7%. True to its nickname "The Park City," Bridgeport features the 375-acre Seaside Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and the 100-acre Beardsley Park. Downtown Bridgeport showcases preserved historic architecture alongside newer developments, while established neighborhoods like Black Rock and the North End offer housing options from classic Victorian homes to contemporary apartments. The University of Bridgeport and Housatonic Community College contribute to the city's educational landscape.

Connecticut's largest city offers numerous entertainment options, including performances at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and the Klein Memorial Auditorium. Local attractions include the Barnum Museum, which chronicles P.T. Barnum's history, and the Beardsley Zoo. Throughout Bridgeport's neighborhoods, you'll find restaurants serving Brazilian, Vietnamese, and Italian cuisine. Transportation options include Metro-North and Amtrak rail services for easy access to New York City, while the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry connects to Long Island. The rental market remains stable, with studio apartments showing the highest year-over-year increase at 4.7%, offering more affordable options compared to New York City while maintaining access to both urban and coastal amenities.

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT is $1,275 for a studio, $1,550 for one bedroom, $1,835 for two bedrooms, and $1,786 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
562 Sq Ft
House
$3,676/month
1,842 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,112/month
5,380 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,107/month
879 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 November 2025.