Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Bridgeport, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bridgeport, CT rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,075/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, though the month-over-month rent slipped 1.7%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Bridgeport runs 6.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 201 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bridgeport rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with larger units reaching $3,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,000/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Stratfield Village rents fell 84.5% year over year to $3,100/month across 17 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 3.8% rise. This neighborhood's sharp decline stands out amid generally rising rents in Bridgeport.

Median rent

Median rent in Bridgeport

$2,075/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bridgeport is $2,075 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeport

201

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bridgeport rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bridgeport, CT

Average rent prices in Bridgeport have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$2,075
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeport, CT is 15% lower than the median rent in Danbury, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Danbury

$2,450

decreased by1%
Last year
East Haven

$1,995

decreased by4%
Last year
Fairfield

$3,200

decreased by24%
Last year
Hamden

$2,200

increased by6%
Last year
Milford City

$2,675

increased by11%
Last year
New Haven

$2,140

decreased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bridgeport, CT

1365 East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1365 East Main Street

1365 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1 bed

1 bath

$675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

459 Noble Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Bridgeport

459 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1 bed

1 bath

$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

667-673 Union Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

667-673 Union Avenue

667 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

120 Rennell St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

South End apartment for rent in Bridgeport

APARTMENT - Bridgeport, CT

120 Rennell St, Bridgeport, CT 06604

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

$1,450

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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 $2,075 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bridgeport?

Average rent prices in Bridgeport have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $125 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bridgeport?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport are South End ($1,650/mo), The Hollow ($1,725/mo), and Black Rock ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bridgeport?

To comfortably afford rent in Bridgeport, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.

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).

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