Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $500 (115 Rentals)

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property at 625 Fairfield Ave

625 Fairfield Ave

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property at 1610 Iranistan Ave

1610 Iranistan Ave

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property at 240 Oak St

240 Oak St

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property at 345 Benham Ave

345 Benham Ave

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property at 52 McKinley Ave

52 McKinley Ave

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property at 305 Parrott Ave

305 Parrott Ave

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property at 122 Hansen Ave

122 Hansen Ave

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property at 35 Beers St

35 Beers St

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Pembroke Commons
$1,396 - $2,011
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Pembroke Commons

1055 Pembroke StBridgeport, CT 06608
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property at 50 Carleton Ave

50 Carleton Ave

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property at 26 Pleasant St

26 Pleasant St

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property at 1150 Ogden St Ext

1150 Ogden St Ext

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property at 25 St Stephen St

25 St Stephen St

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property at 101 Goddard Ave

101 Goddard Ave

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property at 83 Seeley St

83 Seeley St

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property at 97 White St

97 White St

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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Learn about Bridgeport and the best neighorhoods to rent with original content written by our Local Expert Staff Writer

property at 327 Dover St

327 Dover St

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property at 76 Birdsey St

76 Birdsey St

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property at 225 Golden Hill St

225 Golden Hill St

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Brookside Gardens
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$1,510 - $1,910
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Brookside Gardens

150 Anton StBridgeport, CT 06606
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property at 748 Arctic St

748 Arctic St

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property at 263 Jefferson St

263 Jefferson St

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property at 217 Hollister Ave

217 Hollister Ave

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property at 1057 E Main St

1057 E Main St

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property at 105 Manhattan Ave

105 Manhattan Ave

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property at 687 Hallett St

687 Hallett St

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property at 34 Park St

34 Park St

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property at 142 Center St

142 Center St

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property at 2068 Main St

2068 Main St

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property at 10 Beatrice St

10 Beatrice St

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property at 90 Amsterdam Ave

90 Amsterdam Ave

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property at 2014 Main St

2014 Main St

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property at 159 Charles St

159 Charles St

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property at 229 Helen St

229 Helen St

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property at 191 Oak St

191 Oak St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 12/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $850 to $23,500 with an overall median price of $4,279. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,250, Downtown Bridgeport at $950, and South Stratford at $1,400. 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$2,000$1,25038
Downtown Bridgeport$2,150$95039
South Stratford$2,350$1,400208
Stratford Center Historic District$2,350$1,400206
North Bridgeport$2,500$1,100167
Reservoir Whiskey Hill$2,546$1,25037
West End West Side$2,550$90068
Stratfield Village$2,550$1,51014
East End$2,575$1,35246
Lower East End$2,575$1,35252

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. Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vine Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Redstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.63 price per square foot 430 Wiklund Ave Model at 430 Wiklund Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit in the in the Trumbull Center neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 55 Eaton St Model at 55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor starting at $1,900 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Enterprise Zone 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.
430 Wiklund Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit430 Wiklund Ave1BR,1BA$1.63
55 Eaton St, Unit 55 Eaton Street 2nd floor55 Eaton St2BR,1BA$1.42
947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3947 Capitol Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
95 Taft Ave, Unit 97 2nd FL95 Taft Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
333 State Street2-Bed/2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
56 Park Ter, Unit 2nd Floor56 Park Ter3BR,1BA$1.64
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.66
1511 Pembroke St, Unit 11511 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$1.39
174 Orland St, Unit Room for rent174 Orland StStudio ,1BA$1.00
49 DuPont Pl, Unit 4949 DuPont Pl1BR,1BA$1.38

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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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Getting Around Bridgeport, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,396.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $4,279.

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 602 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 $437 which is $3,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bridgeport.

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Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Written by: M. April Tome

I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!