Average Rent in East Side, Bridgeport, CT

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Current Versus Historical East Side, Bridgeport, CT Rents

East Side rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,125, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $950 (190.12%) year-over-year from $500 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (6.10%) year-over-year from $1,461 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.78%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-12.70%) year-over-year from $2,978 to $2,600. 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 2.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.79% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,450 $500 (190.12%) $2,100 (-30.95%)
1 BR N/A $1,550 $1,461 (6.10%) $1,108 (39.85%)
2 BR N/A $1,850 $1,800 (2.78%) $1,838 (0.68%)
3 BR $20.92 $2,300 $2,300 (0.00%) $1,898 (21.16%)
4+ BR N/A $2,600 $2,978 (-12.70%) $2,267 (14.71%)

Historical Rents in East Side, Bridgeport, CT

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Top Cities Near East Side

There are a total of 3 cities nearby East Side. The average rent in East Side is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,013, 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 $2,800 per month.

Let's compare East Side, Bridgeport, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 6.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Side, Bridgeport, CT are about 23.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near East Side, Bridgeport, CT in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bridgeport, CT $1,350 $1,650 $2,000 $2,013
Stratford, CT $1,588 $1,950 $2,290 $2,500
Milford, CT N/A $1,950 $2,650 $2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near East Side

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

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near East Side, Bridgeport, CT is currently around $2,363 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Side's average rent, which is only $2,125. 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 $2,725 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 $1,350 $1,650 $2,000 $2,000
North End, Bridgeport, CT N/A $1,800 $2,400 $2,725

Top Counties Near East Side

There are a total of 4 counties located by East Side, Bridgeport, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, Stratford, CT, and Milford, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $18 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 $2,013. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Fairfield, CT is the most expensive county by East Side, Bridgeport, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 1.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 28.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Side, Bridgeport, CT is 32.84% 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 $1,350 $1,650 $2,000 $2,013
Stratford, CT $1,588 $1,950 $2,290 $2,500
Milford, CT N/A $2,025 $2,625 $2,800
Fairfield, CT $1,800 $2,300 $2,800 $4,500

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. 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 $525. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Side, Bridgeport, CT is $1,712 per month. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,113 per month. 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 N/A $1,700 $2,100 $2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT $1,050 $1,725 $2,125 $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 $2,125. 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 studio apartment in East Side, Bridgeport, CT?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,450. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Side.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Side, Bridgeport, CT?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550. There are a total of 9 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 $1,850. 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 1.90%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $1,700/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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