Rental Market Trends in Bridgeport, CT

Q: What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Bridgeport, CT was $1,697/month.

What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT?

$1,697/month

Average Rent

577 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Bridgeport, CT is $1,697 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Bridgeport rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bridgeport, you can expect to pay about $1,476 per month for a studio, $1,697 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,013 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,215 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,476/month

458 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,697/month

577 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,013/month

855 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,215/month

550 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,542/month

1,182 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,484/month

1,884 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,797/month

1,884 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,633/month

1,937 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,705/month

9,538 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,148/month

4,698 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,374/month

4,120 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$2,860/month

6,152 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,975/month

915 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bridgeport, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

1% Below $700/month

21% $700 - $1,000/month

36% $1,001 - $1,500/month

31% $1,501 - $2,000/month

11% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport?

Based on current rent prices, South End, West End-West Side and East Side Bridgeport are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

South End

$1,304/month

4,905 Sq Ft

West End-West Side

$1,467/month

6,678 Sq Ft

East Side Bridgeport

$1,505/month

5,729 Sq Ft

Brooklawn-St Vincent

$1,591/month

9,255 Sq Ft

East End

$1,591/month

9,148 Sq Ft

The Hollow

$1,602/month

11,959 Sq Ft

Boston Ave-Mill Hill

$1,614/month

3,472 Sq Ft

Downtown Bridgeport

$1,960/month

5,377 Sq Ft

North End

$2,214/month

815 Sq Ft

Black Rock

$2,249/month

756 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bridgeport?

Based on current rent prices, North Bridgeport, Reservoir-Whiskey Hill and Black Rock are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bridgeport.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

North Bridgeport

$2,360/month

993 Sq Ft

Reservoir-Whiskey Hill

$2,261/month

837 Sq Ft

Black Rock

$2,249/month

756 Sq Ft

North End

$2,214/month

815 Sq Ft

Downtown Bridgeport

$1,960/month

5,377 Sq Ft

Boston Ave-Mill Hill

$1,614/month

3,472 Sq Ft

The Hollow

$1,602/month

11,959 Sq Ft

Brooklawn-St Vincent

$1,591/month

9,255 Sq Ft

East End

$1,591/month

9,148 Sq Ft

East Side Bridgeport

$1,505/month

5,729 Sq Ft

Which Bridgeport neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bridgeport with the most apartments available are North Bridgeport, Downtown Bridgeport and Brooklawn-St Vincent .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

North Bridgeport

$2,360/month

993 Sq Ft

Downtown Bridgeport

$1,960/month

5,377 Sq Ft

Brooklawn-St Vincent

$1,591/month

9,255 Sq Ft

The Hollow

$1,602/month

11,959 Sq Ft

West End-West Side

$1,467/month

6,678 Sq Ft

Black Rock

$2,249/month

756 Sq Ft

East Side Bridgeport

$1,505/month

5,729 Sq Ft

North End

$2,214/month

815 Sq Ft

Reservoir-Whiskey Hill

$2,261/month

837 Sq Ft

South End

$1,304/month

4,905 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bridgeport, CT?

Because the average rent in Bridgeport is $1,697, you’ll want to make about $5,656 per month or $67,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Bridgeport, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Bridgeport, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Explore the Area Guide for Bridgeport, CT

Apartment Averages

South End

Bridgeport, CT

North Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

Studio

$1,104/month

$1,750/month

One Bedroom

$1,179/month

$1,984/month

Two Bedroom

$1,262/month

$2,729/month

Three Bedroom

$1,269/month

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Oasis

540 Bond St,
Bridgeport, CT 06610

$1,750 - $3,200 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Ten Trumbull

100 Oakview Dr,
Trumbull, CT 06611

$2,279 - $4,374 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

The Residences at Main

5085 Main St,
Trumbull, CT 06611

$2,170 - $3,100 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Canfield Park

306 Canfield Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06605

$2,264 - $2,992 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Bridgeport, CT

The Simon Konover Company

39

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5,475

Units
26

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4 Communities in Bridgeport

Navarino Property Group

25

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2,131

Units
18

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2 Communities in Bridgeport

Greystar

3,471

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Units
894

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1 Community in Bridgeport

Cushman & Wakefield

459

Communities
108,509

Units
230

Cities

1 Community in Bridgeport

The Dolben Company

62

Communities
14,822

Units
46

Cities

1 Community in Bridgeport

Beacon Communities

35

Communities
5,410

Units
27

Cities

1 Community in Bridgeport

Jones Street Investment Partners

29

Communities
6,981

Units
25

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1 Community in Bridgeport

The Richman Group of Companies

27

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Units
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1 Community in Bridgeport

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.