Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT from $500 (64 Rentals)

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145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3
$1,500
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145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3

145 Goddard AveBridgeport, CT 06610
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Washington Heights
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Washington Heights

115 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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Hollister Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hollister Ave

217 Hollister AveBridgeport, CT 06607
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Tara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Apartments

2900 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Berkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

1437 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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2209 Main Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Main Street

2209-2225 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606
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Seabreeze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze

760 Atlantic StBridgeport, CT 06604
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G Wells LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

G Wells LLC

430-432 Wells StBridgeport, CT 06606

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SBM 140 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM 140 LLC

140 Alice StBridgeport, CT 06606
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40-42 Jane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-42 Jane St

40-42 Jane StBridgeport, CT 06608
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Fairbridge Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbridge Commons

985 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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2260 Fairfield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2260 Fairfield Ave

2260 Fairfield AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1148 William Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1148 William Street

1148 William StBridgeport, CT 06608
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1575 Iranistan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Iranistan

1575 Iranistan AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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1054 Hancock
1 Bedroom Apartments

1054 Hancock

1054 Hancock AveBridgeport, CT 06605
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1590 Barnum
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Barnum

1590 Barnum AveBridgeport, CT 06610

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299 Berkshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

299 Berkshire

299 Berkshire AveBridgeport, CT 06608

Bridgeport, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $650 to $15,070 with an overall median price of $4,380. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,395, East End at $1,295, and Lower East End at $950. 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$1,950$1,39530
East End$2,250$1,29538
Lower East End$2,275$95041
South End$2,300$95032
Boston Avenue$2,350$1,295195
Bridgeport South End$2,400$95060
Downtown Bridgeport$2,400$65039
Madison$2,400$80043
North Bridgeport$2,500$1,450164
Paradise Green$2,500$1,295194

Cheapest Available Bridgeport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bridgeport, CT is a Studio unit found at Cherry Street Lofts in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood priced from $1,025. Renaissance Plaza in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bridgeport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Street LoftsRR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
Davis Apartments21 Davis - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,350
G Main LLC1Bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,375
City Trust ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $0.54 price per square foot 145 Goddard Ave Model at 145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
145 Goddard Ave, Unit 3145 Goddard Ave1BR,1BA$0.54
21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level21 Newton Ln2BR,1BA$1.67
200 Ogden St, Unit 2nd Floor200 Ogden St3BR,1BA$1.83
947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3947 Capitol Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
245 jane st, Unit 3245 jane st3BR,1BA$2.00
519 Brooks St, Unit 519 Brooks St.519 Brooks St3BR,1BA$1.95
382 Bond St, Unit 2382 Bond St2BR,1BA$1.87
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.78
32 McKinley Ave, Unit 3bd room SHARED apartment32 McKinley Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.84

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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

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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 $1,400.

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 $4,380.

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 1,654 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 $501 which is $3,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bridgeport.

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