The August
55 E Main St,
Bridgeport, CT 06608
$1,965 - $9,085 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport is $2,175 for a studio, $2,589 for one bedroom, $3,203 for two bedrooms, and $3,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Side Bridgeport has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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434 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,175/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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724 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,589/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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995 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,203/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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367 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,095/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
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
East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Side Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.