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Rental Market Trends in Bridgeport, CT

What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT?

$1,728/month

Average Rent

572 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bridgeport, CT is $1,728 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Bridgeport rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bridgeport, you can expect to pay about $1,474 per month for a studio, $1,728 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,956 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,214 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,474/month
459 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,728/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,956/month
855 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,214/month
550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,753/month
578 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,562/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,227/month
1,663 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,721/month
2,188 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,756/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bridgeport, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bridgeport, CT
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bridgeport, CT
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, West End-West Side, Downtown Bridgeport and Black Rock are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End-West Side
$1,265/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Bridgeport
$2,110/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Black Rock
$2,265/month
781 Sq Ft
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
$2,301/month
823 Sq Ft
North End
$2,313/month
765 Sq Ft
North Bridgeport
$2,392/month
646 Sq Ft
East Side Bridgeport
$3,022/month
823 Sq Ft
Steel Point
$3,113/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bridgeport?

Based on current rent prices, Steel Point, East Side Bridgeport and North Bridgeport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bridgeport.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Steel Point
$3,113/month
817 Sq Ft
East Side Bridgeport
$3,022/month
823 Sq Ft
North Bridgeport
$2,392/month
646 Sq Ft
North End
$2,313/month
765 Sq Ft
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
$2,301/month
823 Sq Ft
Black Rock
$2,265/month
781 Sq Ft
Downtown Bridgeport
$2,110/month
1,198 Sq Ft
West End-West Side
$1,265/month
710 Sq Ft

Which Bridgeport neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bridgeport with the most apartments available are East Side Bridgeport, Steel Point and North Bridgeport .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Side Bridgeport
$3,022/month
823 Sq Ft
Steel Point
$3,113/month
817 Sq Ft
North Bridgeport
$2,392/month
646 Sq Ft
Downtown Bridgeport
$2,110/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Black Rock
$2,265/month
781 Sq Ft
North End
$2,313/month
765 Sq Ft
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
$2,301/month
823 Sq Ft
West End-West Side
$1,265/month
710 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Bridgeport is $1,728, you’ll want to make about $5,760 per month or $69,120 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.

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Bridgeport, CT

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Apartment Averages

West End-West Side

Bridgeport, CT

Steel Point

Bridgeport, CT

Studio
$1,424/month
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One Bedroom
$1,163/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,319/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,902/month
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Apartment communities in Bridgeport we think you'll love

Oasis

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540 Bond St,
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$1,750 - $3,200 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Ten Trumbull

Ten Trumbull

100 Oakview Dr,
Trumbull, CT 06611

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

1-2 Beds

The Residences at Main

The Residences at Main

5085 Main St,
Trumbull, CT 06611

$2,370 - $3,300 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Canfield Park

Canfield Park

306 Canfield Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06605

$2,038 - $2,992 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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