Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Bridgeport

$1,850/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bridgeport is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeport

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Bridgeport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,850

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,250

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,262

39%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

12%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL is 6% lower than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

3434 S Wallace St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

2954 S Haynes Ct #4 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Bridgeport condo for rent in Chicago

2954 S Haynes Ct #4, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,170

802 W 31st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

3219 S Lituanica - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

3219 S Lituanica

3219 S Lituanica Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

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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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 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 9% since last year.

How does Bridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bridgeport is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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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