Average Rent in Bridgeport, CT
6 apartment buildings, 28 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,788/mo
Cheapest
$2,168/mo
Properties
6
Units
28
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Bridgeport, CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bridgeport, CT Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Woodside Trumbull
100 Woodside Ct, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro
215 Alfred St, 306 Canfield Ave and, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA
The Anchorage
333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
1188 Lofts
1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
Lofts at 335
335 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
Trademark Fairfield
665 Commerce Dr Suite 203, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside Trumbull 100 Woodside Ct, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA | $2,168 | $2,586 | $2.72 | 4.8 (153) | 7 |
| 2 | Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro 215 Alfred St, 306 Canfield Ave and, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA | $2,201 | $2,668 | $3.20 | 4.4 (96) | 17 |
| 3 | The Anchorage 333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA | $3,232 | $3,650 | $4.75 | 4.6 (62) | 4 |
| 4 | 1188 Lofts 1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA | -- | -- | -- | 2.7 (12) | 0 |
| 5 | Lofts at 335 335 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (47) | 0 |
| 6 | Trademark Fairfield 665 Commerce Dr Suite 203, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (76) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Woodside Trumbull
4.8 (153)100 Woodside Ct, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro
4.4 (96)215 Alfred St, 306 Canfield Ave and, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA
The Anchorage
4.6 (62)333 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
1188 Lofts
2.7 (12)1188 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
Lofts at 335
4.7 (47)335 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
Trademark Fairfield
4.8 (76)665 Commerce Dr Suite 203, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Bridgeport, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bridgeport, CT is $2,788 per month, based on 28 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,168 at Woodside Trumbull to $3,232 at The Anchorage.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,717/mo | $2,201/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,641/mo | $2,168/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $3,302/mo | $3,187/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bridgeport, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bridgeport, CT averages $2,641/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,302/mo. At the local median household income of $56,584, that works out to 59% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bridgeport, CT at $1,405/mo. The current tracked market average runs 98% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bridgeport, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bridgeport, CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$112,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,788/mo.
Comfortable income
$134,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,168/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.
Median household income in Bridgeport, CT is $56,584 , about 58% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bridgeport, CT
Overall prices in Bridgeport, CT runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bridgeport, CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,788 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,294/mo |
Population
148,012
Median household income
$56,584
Census median rent
$1,405/mo
Rent as % of income
35.9%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Connecticut
How Bridgeport, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bridgeport, CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,235 | +16% | 11 |
| New Haven, CT | $2,204 | -21% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgeport, CT?
The average rent in Bridgeport, CT is $2,788 per month, based on 28 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bridgeport, CT?
The lowest available rent in Bridgeport, CT starts at $2,168 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport, CT average $2,641/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,168/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bridgeport, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Bridgeport, CT average $3,302/mo. Units start from $3,187/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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