The August
55 E Main St,
Bridgeport, CT 06608
$1,965 - $9,130 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
East Side Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT Area Guide
A waterfront locale with an unmistakable identity
Bayfront
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Charming
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Walkable
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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.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport is $1,887 for a studio, $2,445 for one bedroom, $3,111 for two bedrooms, and $3,099 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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434 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,887/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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724 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,445/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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995 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,111/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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367 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,099/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
81
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
53
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
55
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beardsley Zoo
- Discovery Museum and Planetarium
- Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
- Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
- Audubon Center at Milford Point
Military Bases
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 February 2026.