Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $800 (120 Rentals)

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property at 459 Noble Ave
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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459 Noble Ave

BridgeportCT06608
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154 Clarence St, Unit 2
$1,075

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Base Rent$1,075

Total Monthly Price$1,075
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

154 Clarence St, Unit 2

154 Clarence StBridgeport, CT 06608
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property at 625 Fairfield Ave
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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625 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1402 Boston Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1402 Boston Ave

BridgeportCT06610

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Renaissance Plaza
$1,331 - $1,603

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Base Rent$1,331 - $1,603

Total Monthly Price$1,331 - $1,603
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Renaissance Plaza

210 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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property at 2718 Fairfield Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2718 Fairfield Ave

BridgeportCT06605
property at 85-87 Union Ave
$1,375

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Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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85-87 Union Ave

BridgeportCT06607

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Pembroke Commons
$1,396 - $2,011

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,396 - $2,011

Total Monthly Price$1,396 - $2,011
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pembroke Commons

1055 Pembroke StBridgeport, CT 06608
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property at 582 Kossuth St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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582 Kossuth St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 45 Columbia St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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45 Columbia St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 373 Myrtle Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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373 Myrtle Ave

BridgeportCT06604
property at 712-714 Madison Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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712-714 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 86 Pequonnock St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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86 Pequonnock St

BridgeportCT06604

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property at 2068 Main St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2068 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 2014 Main St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2014 Main St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1630 Madison Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1630 Madison Ave

BridgeportCT06606
property at 139 Pennsylvania Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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139 Pennsylvania Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 213 Golden Hill St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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213 Golden Hill St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 300 French St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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300 French St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 147 Charles St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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147 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 219 Helen St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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219 Helen St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 273 Brooks St
$1,550 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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273 Brooks St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 799 Capitol Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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799 Capitol Ave

BridgeportCT06606

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property at 159 Charles St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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159 Charles St

BridgeportCT06606
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Brookside Gardens
$1,610 - $2,010

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595 - $1,995
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,610 - $2,010
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 950 Lindley St
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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950 Lindley St

BridgeportCT06606
property at 265 Bunnell St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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265 Bunnell St

BridgeportCT06607
property at 65-67 Fox St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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65-67 Fox St

BridgeportCT06605
property at 1254 Pembroke St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1254 Pembroke St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 37 Granfield Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37 Granfield Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 250 N Bishop Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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250 N Bishop Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 1004 Hancock Ave
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1004 Hancock Ave

BridgeportCT06605

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $800 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $3,002. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,887, South End at $1,900, and Madison at $1,975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bridgeport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Village at Oxford Greens$1,887$1,25036
South End$1,900$85027
Madison$1,975$1,30058
The Hollow$1,975$95069
West End West Side$1,975$85066
Brooklawn St Vincent$1,985$95075
Enterprise Zone$1,995$800115
Downtown Bridgeport$1,997$95039
Bridgeport West End$2,000$85082
Brooklawn$2,000$95075

Cheapest Available Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgeport, CT is a Studio unit found at Vine Street Apartments in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood priced from $900. Coleman St 157 in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Coleman St 1570BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 21 Newton Ln Model at 21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Daniels Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L1520 Pembroke St5BR,1BA$1.25
21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level21 Newton Ln2BR,1BA$1.67
188 6th St188 6th St3BR,1BA$1.43
362 Soundview Ave, Unit 1362 Soundview Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
1662 Fairfield Ave, Unit 21662 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
111 Smith St, Unit 1111 Smith St3BR,1BA$1.60
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.66
1511 Pembroke St, Unit 11511 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$1.44
470 Noble Ave, Unit 468 First Floor470 Noble Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
1812 Boston Ave, Unit 11812 Boston Ave1BR,1BA$1.71

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Bridgeport Overview

Bridgeport is the most populated city in the state of Connecticut and the fifth most populated in all of New England. It sits along the north shore of Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River and is considered part of the Greater New York City Area. Officially known as The Park City, it is renowned for its 1,300 acres of public parklands. It consists of five distinct geographic areas and 13 defined neighborhoods over 16 square miles. Home to young healthcare professionals working at St. Vincent’s Medical Center or Bridgeport Hospital, it is also a commuter town for those traveling to work in NYC. With builders refurbishing the old factories into stylish living spaces, there are many unique Bridgeport apartments for working singles and families.

Why live in Bridgeport, CT?

Bridgeport is home to more than 144,000 residents who enjoy the many parks and shoreline activities in a city that is close enough to NYC to work, but far enough away that it does not feel like a metropolitan area. Apartments in Bridgeport have access to a variety of live theaters, fine arts museums, and an auditorium that is home to the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. There are several colleges and universities in the area, including the University of Bridgeport and St. Vincent’s College. There are music events, arts festivals, sports activities, and plenty of local restaurants to keep everyone satisfied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bridgeport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bridgeport is under $1,331.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Vine Street Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $3,002.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bridgeport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 307 regular apartments in Bridgeport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bridgeport?

Cheap apartments in Bridgeport have an average cost of $531 which is $2,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bridgeport.

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