Average Rent in East Side, Bridgeport, CT

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Current Versus Historical East Side, Bridgeport, CT Rents

East Side rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,425 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $682 (88.88%) year-over-year from $768 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (6.15%) year-over-year from $1,437 to $1,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-5.83%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (4.98%) year-over-year from $2,191 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.38%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,450. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.73	$1,525	$1,437 (6.15%)	$938 (62.67%)
2 BR	$9.51	$1,750	$1,858 (-5.83%)	$1,700 (2.94%)
3 BR	$6.34	$2,300	$2,191 (4.98%)	$1,889 (21.75%)
4+ BR	$9.21	$2,450	$2,417 (1.38%)	$2,700 (-9.26%)

Historical Rents in East Side, Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near East Side

There are a total of 4 cities nearby East Side. The average rent in East Side is currently $2,450 per month. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Side, Bridgeport, CT is Milford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,625 per month.

Let's compare East Side, Bridgeport, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Side, Bridgeport, CT are about 33.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near East Side, Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,325	$1,600	$2,000	$2,000
Stratford, CT	$2,073	$1,950	$2,250	$2,400
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,895	$2,423	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,625

Top Neighborhoods Near East Side

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Black Rock, and North End. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near East Side, Bridgeport, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near East Side, Bridgeport, CT is currently around $2,300 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Side's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Side, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, North End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Bridgeport, CT	$1,295	$1,650	$2,000	$2,000
Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
North End, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,725	$2,325	$2,600

Top Counties Near East Side

There are a total of 5 counties located by East Side, Bridgeport, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Shelton, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Fairfield, CT is the most expensive county by East Side, Bridgeport, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 30.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 38.43% 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	$1,325	$1,600	$2,000	$2,000
Stratford, CT	$2,073	$1,950	$2,250	$2,400
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,895	$2,423	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Fairfield, CT	$1,200	$2,950	$3,000	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near East Side

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

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $655. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Side, Bridgeport, CT is $1,625 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in East Side, 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	$1,310	$1,650	$2,100	$2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - East Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Side, Bridgeport, CT?

The average monthly rental price for East Side, Bridgeport, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Side, 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 East Side, Bridgeport, CT.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.73. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $9.51. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Side.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Side, Bridgeport, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.89%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Side, Bridgeport, CT?

A reasonable rent price in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.