Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Bridgeport

$1,799/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bridgeport is $1,799 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeport

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bridgeport rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Bridgeport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Bridgeport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bridgeport is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

9%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,525

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,650

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,649

47%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,649

Last 30 days

47%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL, 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, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bridgeport and Armour Square by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bridgeport

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Armour Square

$2,100

increased by2%
Last year
Douglas

$1,576

increased by4%
Last year
Fuller Park

$1,897

N/A
Last year
Grand Boulevard

$2,133

increased by5%
Last year
Lower West Side

$2,000

increased by13%
Last year
Mckinley Park

$1,600

decreased by10%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

1228 W 33rd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 6

3237 S Aberdeen St Apt 1f - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

832 W 34th Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

3 Bedroom Pet Friendly in Bridgeport - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

3 Bedroom Pet Friendly in Bridgeport

837 W 33rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Bridgeport rental market.

How much is rent in Bridgeport?

The average rent in Bridgeport is $1,799 per month as of June 13, 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 18% since last year.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bridgeport is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bridgeport?

To comfortably afford rent in Bridgeport, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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