Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Bridgeport, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bridgeport, CT rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,015/month. The market shows only a modest 1.0% increase, which does not affect most renters' budgets.
Compared to national trends
Bridgeport is 6.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 243 rentals available for choice. This reflects a market accessible to renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,300/month in Bridgeport. These figures show a broad range of options across bedroom sizes for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Bridgeport
$2,015/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bridgeport is $2,015 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $115 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bridgeport
243
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bridgeport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bridgeport, CT
Average rent prices in Bridgeport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bridgeport, CT
Rent prices in Bridgeport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bridgeport is $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,990.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | 4% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Black Rock | $2,015 | |
Boston Ave Mill Hill | $1,825 | |
Brooklawn St Vincent | $2,000 | |
East End | $1,700 | |
East Side | $2,050 | |
North Bridgeport | $2,050 | |
South End | $2,500 | |
Stratfield Village | $3,000 | |
The Hollow | $1,800 | |
West End West Side | $2,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,925 | 3% | 10% | |
Houses | $3,550 | 6% | 23% | |
Rooms | $2,070 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Brooklawn St Vincent
Average rent
$2,000
East Side
Average rent
$2,050
The Hollow
Average rent
$1,800
Black Rock
Average rent
$2,015
North Bridgeport
Average rent
$2,050
Boston Ave Mill Hill
Average rent
$1,825
West End West Side
Average rent
$2,175
East End
Average rent
$1,700
South End
Average rent
$2,500
Stratfield Village
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,070
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bridgeport, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bridgeport, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bridgeport and Danbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bridgeport
6%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeport, CT is 19% lower than the median rent in Danbury, CT.
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10%$2,000
2%$2,815
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7%$3,079
3%$2,200
$1,990
$6,800
8%Discover rentals in Bridgeport, CT
1d ago
1365 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
East End condo for rent in Bridgeport
1608 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Price dropped $3,150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
2h ago
667 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
381 Dover St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Stratfield Village house for rent in Bridgeport
116 Beechwood Ln, Bridgeport, CT 06824
5 beds
4 baths
$7,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Stratfield Village house for rent in Bridgeport
186 Schiller Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06825
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Stratfield Village house for rent in Bridgeport
107 Marne Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06825
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,610–$4,747
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Victory St #1FL1, Bridgeport, CT 06606
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
10h ago
Verified
540 Bond St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,395–$3,425
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Downtown Bridgeport apartment for rent in Bridgeport
114 State St #213, Bridgeport, CT 06604
1 bed
1 bath
$1,790
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
20h ago
333 State St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
71 Tremont Ave #3, Bridgeport, CT 06606
4 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
1d ago
64 Rosedale St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Victory St #1FL1, Bridgeport, CT 06606
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
30m ago
585 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$2,305
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
71 Tremont Ave #3, Bridgeport, CT 06606
4 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
10h ago
Verified
540 Bond St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,395–$3,425
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,610–$4,747
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
55m ago
144 Coleman St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Studio
1 bath
$1,000–$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bridgeport, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Bridgeport rental market.
How much is rent in Bridgeport?
The average rent in Bridgeport is $2,015 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bridgeport?
Average rent prices in Bridgeport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bridgeport is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bridgeport?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport are East End ($1,700/mo), The Hollow ($1,800/mo), and Boston Ave Mill Hill ($1,825/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bridgeport?
To comfortably afford rent in Bridgeport, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bridgeport?
February offers the best rental deals in Bridgeport, with rents running about 4.8% lower than December's peak prices. January and March tend to be the most competitive months with higher demand, while December sees the lowest competition among renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).