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625 Fairfield Ave

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property at 1610 Iranistan Ave

1610 Iranistan Ave

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property at 179 Lewis St

179 Lewis St

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property at 427 Pembroke St

427 Pembroke St

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property at 105 Summerfield Ave

105 Summerfield Ave

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property at 391 Myrtle Ave

391 Myrtle Ave

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property at 1575 Boston Ave

1575 Boston Ave

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property at 52 McKinley Ave

52 McKinley Ave

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property at 85 Union Ave

85 Union Ave

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property at 25 St Stephen St

25 St Stephen St

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property at 1150 Ogden St Ext

1150 Ogden St Ext

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property at 101 Goddard Ave

101 Goddard Ave

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property at 240 Oak St

240 Oak St

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property at 465-467-467 Wood Ave

465-467-467 Wood Ave

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property at 340 Palisade Ave

340 Palisade Ave

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property at 45 Monroe St

45 Monroe St

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property at 160 Dekalb Ave

160 Dekalb Ave

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property at 26 Pleasant St

26 Pleasant 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 677 Fairfield Ave

677 Fairfield Ave

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property at 169 Birdseye St

169 Birdseye St

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property at 225 Golden Hill St

225 Golden Hill St

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Washington Heights
Studio Apartments

Washington Heights

115 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
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217 Hollister Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

217 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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Landmark Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

114 State StBridgeport, CT 06604
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bridgeport, CT

Pricing Updated: 10/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bridgeport, CT area range in price from $925 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $4,247. The three Bridgeport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Village at Oxford Greens at $1,350, Downtown Bridgeport at $950, 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$1,975$1,35037
Downtown Bridgeport$2,150$95044
Lower East End$2,225$95048
East End$2,325$1,29540
North Bridgeport$2,350$1,300168
Paradise Green$2,350$1,295211
South Stratford$2,350$1,295212
Stratford Center Historic District$2,350$1,295210
Boston Avenue$2,425$1,295204
Boston Ave Mill Hill$2,500$1,295159

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 $1,074. 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$1,074
Renaissance PlazaA11BR,1BA$1,331
OasisStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
G Main LLC2Bd/1BR2BR,1BA$1,375
Davis ApartmentsStudio in Bridgeport near Black RockStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bridgeport, CT

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bridgeport area is the $1.67 price per square foot 21 Newton Ln Model at 21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level in the in the Daniels Farm neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Bridgeport apartment is the 535 Wigwam Ln Model at 535 Wigwam Ln, Unit Unit B starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Nichols 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.
21 Newton Ln, Unit Lower Level21 Newton Ln2BR,1BA$1.67
535 Wigwam Ln, Unit Unit B535 Wigwam Ln2BR,1BA$1.25
1175 North Ave, Unit 1175 North Ave 2nd Floor1175 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
95 Taft Ave, Unit 99 2nd floor95 Taft Ave3BR,1BA$1.83
947 Capitol Ave, Unit 3947 Capitol Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
333 State Street2-Bed/2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
296-298 Federal St, Unit Third floor296-298 Federal St3BR,1BA$1.81
260 Sheridan St, Unit 2nd260 Sheridan St2BR,1BA$1.80
810 Atlantic St, Unit B5810 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$1.78
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

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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bridgeport?

The cheapest apartment in Bridgeport is Cherry Street Lofts which is listed at $1,138, while the average apartment in Bridgeport costs $4,247.

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 1,685 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 $464 which is $3,783 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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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! 

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