Last updated on September 15, 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, rents edged down 0.7%.

  • Bridgeport runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 210 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bridgeport rent for about $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Three- and four-bedroom units rent for $2,500/month and $3,400/month respectively, covering a wide span of bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Boston Ave Mill Hill rents rose 23.5% year over year to $2,100/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Reservoir Whiskey Hill declined 20.8% to $2,000/month, indicating varied neighborhood dynamics.

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 September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeport

210

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bridgeport rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,700

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,400

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

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 by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeport, CT is 17% lower than the median rent in Danbury, CT.

Discover rentals in Bridgeport, CT

1365 East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

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.
459 Noble Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.5

Good

459 Noble Avenue

459 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
116 Rennell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Bridgeport

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

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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 September 12, 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 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bridgeport?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bridgeport are East End ($1,700/mo), The Hollow ($1,850/mo), and West End West Side ($1,900/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?

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).

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