Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT

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Current Versus Historical Bridgeport, CT Rents

Bridgeport rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,088.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $317 (27.94%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (7.42%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $121 (6.43%) year-over-year from $1,879 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.13%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-8.16%) year-over-year from $3,267 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 16.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.26% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,450	$1,133 (27.94%)	$1,300 (11.54%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,700	$1,583 (7.42%)	$1,317 (29.11%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,000	$1,879 (6.43%)	$1,779 (12.41%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,400	$2,350 (2.13%)	$2,100 (14.29%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,000	$3,267 (-8.16%)	$2,975 (0.84%)

Historical Rents in Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Bridgeport. The average rent in Bridgeport is currently $2,850 per month. Our records show that Stratford, CT, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bridgeport, CT is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Bridgeport, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bridgeport, CT is 20.69% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT are about 30.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stratford, CT	$1,638	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,750	$2,100	$2,600	$2,850
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,900	$6,750	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport. Some of these neighborhoods include Brooklawn - St. Vincent, East Side, and Black Rock. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT is currently around $2,119 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,119. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bridgeport's average rent, which is only $2,088. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, North End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bridgeport. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Bridgeport, CT	$1,423	$1,650	$2,025	$2,000
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$2,038
Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,825	$2,150	$2,200
North End, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,850	$2,575	$3,000

Top Counties Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 5 counties located by Bridgeport, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Milford, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,088. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Bridgeport, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Bridgeport, CT is 20.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bridgeport, CT is 23.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT is 30.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,450	$1,700	$2,000	$2,088
Stratford, CT	$1,638	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,750	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Fairfield, CT	$1,800	$2,400	$3,150	$4,500
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,900	$6,750	$8,500

Top Zipcodes Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $648. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bridgeport, CT is $1,725 per month. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,150 per month. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Bridgeport, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06606, Bridgeport, CT	$1,295	$1,700	$2,200	$2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,750	$2,100	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Bridgeport Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Bridgeport, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,088. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bridgeport, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bridgeport, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,450. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700. There are a total of 93 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000. There are a total of 156 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bridgeport.

How have rent prices in Bridgeport, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bridgeport, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT is around $1,670/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.