Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT

Current Versus Historical Bridgeport, CT Rents

Bridgeport rentals average $1,375 for a studio rental to $2,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $198 (-12.41%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (29.73%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (12.50%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (10.79%) year-over-year from $2,162 to $2,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-5.88%) year-over-year from $2,975 to $2,800. 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 19.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$0.83	$1,400	$1,598 (-12.41%)	$933 (50.00%)
1 BR	$2.03	$1,600	$1,233 (29.73%)	$1,074 (48.95%)
2 BR	$1.40	$1,950	$1,733 (12.50%)	$1,550 (25.81%)
3 BR	$1.74	$2,395	$2,162 (10.79%)	$1,641 (45.96%)
4+ BR	$1.65	$2,800	$2,975 (-5.88%)	$2,542 (10.16%)

Historical Rents in Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near Bridgeport

Let's compare Bridgeport, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 average rent per month, East Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bridgeport. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	$1,375	$1,650	$1,900	$1,900

Top Counties Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 1 counties located by Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,375. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Fairfield, CT is the most expensive county by Bridgeport, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Bridgeport, CT is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bridgeport, CT is 42.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT is 42.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,375	$1,600	$1,950	$1,950
Fairfield, CT	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$4,800

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 $1,825. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06606, Bridgeport, CT at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,900 per month is 06608, Bridgeport, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,363. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bridgeport, CT is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $1 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,925 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart 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
06608, Bridgeport, CT	$1,375	$1,650	$1,900	$1,900
06606, Bridgeport, CT	$1,350	$1,550	$1,950	$1,750

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 $1,950. 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 $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $0.83. There are a total of 28 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $2.03. There are a total of 40 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 $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $1.40. There are a total of 78 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Bridgeport, CT is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.