Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bridgeport, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bridgeport rent stands today

    Bridgeport, CT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rent eased 0.7%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Bridgeport runs 3.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 200 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bridgeport rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month, offering a broad range for different renter needs.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Bridgeport rents rose 23.1% year over year to $2,200/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Reservoir Whiskey Hill saw a 40.0% decline to $2,100/month across 27 rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Bridgeport

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bridgeport is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeport

200

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,965, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,700

6%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,400

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,400

8%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

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$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,342
increased by21%

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

$2,342

decreased by1%
Last year
East Haven

$2,497

increased by13%
Last year
Fairfield

$3,300

decreased by25%
Last year
Hamden

$2,100

increased by5%
Last year
Milford City

$2,600

increased by10%
Last year
New Haven

$2,100

increased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bridgeport, CT

1365 East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.2

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

116 Knowlton St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Bridgeport

$950 - Studio In Bridgeport With Great Amenities

116 Knowlton St #2B, Bridgeport, CT 06608

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

667-673 Union Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

588-612 East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

588-612 East Main Street

588 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$2,200

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 $2,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bridgeport?

Average rent prices in Bridgeport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bridgeport is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bridgeport?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport are The Hollow ($1,725/mo), East End ($1,750/mo), and Boston Ave Mill Hill ($1,975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bridgeport?

To comfortably afford rent in Bridgeport, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,980/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms dropped 4.8% from this time last year.

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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