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 $2,100, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $250 (20.83%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (4.21%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.23%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.19%) year-over-year from $2,398 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.27%) year-over-year from $2,933 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 6.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.28	$1,450	$1,200 (20.83%)	$1,250 (16.00%)
1 BR	$16.20	$1,650	$1,583 (4.21%)	$1,383 (19.28%)
2 BR	$19.64	$2,000	$1,938 (3.23%)	$1,779 (12.41%)
3 BR	$21.60	$2,450	$2,398 (2.19%)	$1,983 (23.58%)
4+ BR	$21.00	$3,000	$2,933 (2.27%)	$2,707 (10.84%)

Historical Rents in Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Bridgeport. The average rent in Bridgeport is currently $2,625 per month. Our records show that Stratford, CT, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bridgeport, CT is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 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 20.52% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.94% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT are about 23.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,000	$2,200	$2,250
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,475	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$1,925	$2,450	$2,750
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,800	$6,000	$9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport. Some of these neighborhoods include Brooklawn - St. Vincent and East Side. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Bridgeport, CT is currently around $2,050 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bridgeport's average rent, which is actually $2,100. 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 $2,100 average rent per month, East Side 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	$1,398	$1,650	$2,000	$2,000
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,550	$1,700	$2,100

Top Counties Near Bridgeport

There are a total of 6 counties located by Bridgeport, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Shelton, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,625. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. 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 $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Bridgeport, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Bridgeport, CT is 12.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bridgeport, CT is 21.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bridgeport, CT is 23.13% 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	$1,650	$2,000	$2,100
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,000	$2,200	$2,250
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,475	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,750
Fairfield, CT	$1,200	$2,550	$3,000	$4,325
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,800	$6,000	$9,500

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. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06605, Bridgeport, CT at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 per month is 06606, Bridgeport, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,198. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bridgeport, CT is $1,625 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. 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	$2,100	$2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT	$1,100	$1,550	$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 $2,100. 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 and an average price per square feet of $1.28. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. There are a total of 94 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 and an average price per square feet of $19.64. There are a total of 132 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, 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 $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.